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Latin American Democracies in Danger: Threats ... and Practical Defenses

Latin American Democracies in Danger:
Threats ... and Practical Defenses 
by Heraldo Muñoz

“Heraldo Muñoz knows Latin American politics like few others. His new book offers keen insights into the threats faced by democracy in the region, along with a set of useful recommendations for ways to counter those threats.”
—Gerardo L. Munck, USC


Drawing on his experience as a political dissident, scholar, and then participant at the highest levels of Chilean and international politics, Muñoz addresses the reasons for the current democratic backsliding in Latin America (and globally) and proposes ways to reverse this trend.
     Spring 2026 paperbacks . . .
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Above the Law?: The Evolution of Emergency Presidential Power

In the news ... and vital reading ...

“Exceptionally timely and impressive.... Edelson has amassed a wealth of historical evidence and examples about how presidents use (and misuse) emergency power.” Nancy Kassop, SUNY at New Paltz

“If you want to understand both legitimate and illegitimate uses of emergency powers, this is the book to read.”James Pfiffner, George Mason University

Traces the evolution of emergency presidential powers in the United States from the founding era to the second Trump administration.
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In this interview with Logan Crawford of the Global Book Network, LRP author James M. Brasfield discusses his book The Affordable Care Act: At the Nexus of Politics and Policy, offering a rigorous analysis of one of the most consequential and contested legislative achievements in contemporary U.S. governance.

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