{"title":"Series: Pitt Latin American Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePitt Latin American Series\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives spanning diverse fields such as \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e. Readers can explore thought-provoking narratives and critical insights that reflect the cultural, social, and political fabric of Latin America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom contemplations on history and identity to practical explorations in \u003cem\u003eComputing \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/em\u003e and engaging stories for \u003cem\u003eYoung Adult\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eChildren's Books\u003c\/em\u003e, this series invites curious minds to delve into a vibrant literary landscape shaped by the region’s unique experiences and creative expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"narco-democratization-by-allan-gillies-9780822948919","title":"Narco-Democratization","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe development of the global illicit drug trade has posed significant challenges to democracy throughout Latin America. Scenes of violence and disorder linked to organized crime and the “war on drugs” are imprinted in the popular consciousness. The case of Bolivia, though, shows that the dominant narrative wasn’t the only one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing decades of authoritarian government, Bolivia democratized in 1982. Its cocaine economy grew rapidly, and the United States made Bolivia a focus of its war on drugs. Such factors are often associated with increased violence in Latin America, yet Bolivia largely avoided a similar fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eState-narco networks—relations of patronage between state actors and Bolivia’s organized crime groups—played an important role in suppressing violent competition in the cocaine trade. These networks were established during the country’s authoritarian period and reflected the historic clientelistic functions of the Bolivian state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Bolivia democratized, state-narco networks evolved and became bound to a fragile post-transition settlement between the main political actors. \u003cem\u003eNarco-Democratization\u003c\/em\u003e by Allan Gillies reveals how these networks shaped Bolivia’s political transition while controlling violence, but also limited the function of democracy by reinforcing authoritarian and corrupt practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934154768620,"sku":"9780822948919","price":367.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780822948919-narco-democratization.jpg?v=1783899972"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/series-pitt-latin-american-series.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}