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State Violence and Democracy in Latin America

By Reiter, Andrew G.

State Violence and Democracy in Latin America Law

State Violence and Democracy in Latin America

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This book explores why state violence has proliferated across Latin America despite the adoption of extensive political and legal reforms intended to deter such violence. The authors argue that legacy conditions (uneven state capacity, weak rule of law, and socioeconomic inequalities) are met with what they term “public order violence,” which results in weakened democratic institutions and a cycle of violence that is difficult to escape. Combining in-depth case studies with new cross-national data, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of the history, evolution, and contemporary architecture of state violence in the region. Individual chapters explain how public order violence permeates everyday policing, border security, and economic growth. The conclusion outlines the legal foundations of state violence and pathways toward a more peaceful future. This book is essential reading for scholars of Latin American politics, political violence, transitional justice, civil-military relations, democratization, international relations and security studies.
Product details
Number of Pages:
244
Release Date:
2026-01-03
Publication Date:
2026-01-03
Publisher:
Springer
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
3032064112
ISBN13:
9783032064110
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
431 g
Height:
153 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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