Social Movements, Indigenous Politics and Democratisation in Guatemala

1985 - 1996

Drawing on social movement theory, this book presents a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of collective action during Guatemalaa (TM)s democratic transition (1985-1996) and the accompanying impact of social movements on democratisation, focusing on three indigenous peoplesa (TM) social movement organisations.

CONCLUSIONS SOCIAL MOVEMENTS, INDIGENOUS POLITICS AND
DEMOCRATISATION IN GUATEMALA, 1985–1996 We are now in a position to
evaluate how and why civil actors mobilised collectively during the democratic
transition in ...