ISBN: 978-1-55587-364-6 $11.95 | ||
1993/192 pages/LC: 92-33571 |
This book explores the roots of Venezuela's current crisis. The authors trace the country's democratic development, offer in-depth studies of the processes of state reform and economic restructuring launched by President Perez in 1989, discuss recent changes in Venezuela's foreign policy, and consider the role of the main political opposition. They also evaluate the first year of the Perez government. Concluding with an insightful analysis of the startling events of February 4, 1992, and the institutional obstacles that Venezuela must now overcome, the book provides an excellent overview of the country at a March 14, 1997 critical juncture in its history.
"This book is valuable reading for those who want to examine the arguments in favor of neoliberalism in Venezuela, presented in their clearest and most logical form. Analyzing these positions is a first step toward understanding what went wrong."—Journal of Developing Areas