Gary Prevost on Social Movements and Leftist Governments in Latin America

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Mar 4, 2012, 10:00:58 AM3/4/12

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The 2012 Critical Studies Seminar Series Hosted by the Departments of Politics and International Studies & Sociology at Rhodes University

Speaker: Gary Prevost, St. John's University & the College of St. Benedict, Minnesota. Rhodes University. Dr Prevost's field of speciality is revolutionary parties and social movements and he has published numerous books and articles on that subject in Spain, Latin America, and South Africa. Recent books include Social Movements and Leftist Governments in Latin America: Confrontation or Co-optation?, From Revolutionaries to Politicians: Case Studies from Africa and Latin America, and Politics in Latin America: The Power Game.

Topic: Social Movements and Leftist Governments in Latin America

Venue: Department of Politics & International Relations Seminar Room

Date & Time: Friday 9 March 2012: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Format: Gary Prevost will speak to the attached paper for twenty minutes following which questions will be taken. This paper will soon be placed online at: http://www.ru.ac.za/politics/events/seminarseries/