Posted on July 19, 2010.
Venezuela has Become a huge source of hope and inspiration for the Left Throughout the World. Some see it as a shining example of how to begin building a Successful socialist state, to Western leaders see it as a dangerous enemy and accused Chavez of being has dictator. This book Reveals the Truth by Examining the Country From the Ground Bruce up.Iain Explore the Political Change in Venezuela Underway At The Lives Of The level of ordinary people. Through grassroots investigations and extended interviews, he explored a series of key transformations in Venezuela: a new social economy around a network of co-operatives, workplace democracy, popular education, radical agrarian reform; Participatory budgeting and community planning. The Result is a clear picture of everyday life in Venezuela.No book On The Other Country has this level of detail, It Will Be a key text for Students of Latin American Politics and Social Movements and of interest to anyone followings The Fortunes Of The Bolivarian Revolution.
Kasandra Zacharewicz says...
"The Real Venezuela" presents both the accomplishments and challenges that communities are facing today in Venezuela. The main thesis of the author that I gleaned from reading the book is that the old government structure (which is not revolutionary) and bureaucracy are generally doing all they can to disrupt community control and preserve their own power and privileges. He does see areas where the peoples struggles lead to advances.
It is a relatively easy book to read and it kept my interest throughout. I would recommend it for anyone who wants to understand what is going on with the revolution in Venezuela at the community level.
Posted on July 24, 2010
