# Politics and Society in Latin America

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/politics-and-society-in-latin-america/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 315,384 |
| Description | This cluster of papers explores the pervasive influence of clientelism, neoliberalism, and identity politics on democracy, governance, and political power in Latin America. It delves into the dynamics of clientelistic relationships, the impact of neoliberal policies, and the intersection of ethnicity and political participation. The cluster also examines the challenges and opportunities associated with decentralization and the reconfiguration of power structures. |
| Domain | Social Sciences |
| Field | Social Sciences |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T10777 |
| Works | 60,349 |

## Topic papers all

- [Rigoberta Menchú and the Story of All Poor Guatemalans](https://scholariq.org/papers/rigoberta-menchu-and-the-story-of-all-poor-guatemalans/)
- [Rigoberta Menchú and the Story of All Poor Guatemalans](https://scholariq.org/papers/rigoberta-menchu-and-the-story-of-all-poor-guatemalans-2/)

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Daron Acemoğlu](https://scholariq.org/researchers/daron-acemoglu/)
- [David Collier](https://scholariq.org/researchers/david-collier/)
- [Alejandro Portes](https://scholariq.org/researchers/alejandro-portes/)
- [Michael Mann](https://scholariq.org/researchers/michael-mann/)
- [James A. Robinson](https://scholariq.org/researchers/james-a-robinson/)
- [Theda Skocpol](https://scholariq.org/researchers/theda-skocpol/)
- [E Swyngedouw](https://scholariq.org/researchers/e-swyngedouw/)
- [William A. Gamson](https://scholariq.org/researchers/william-a-gamson/)
- [David A. Snow](https://scholariq.org/researchers/david-a-snow/)
- [Arturo Escobar](https://scholariq.org/researchers/arturo-escobar/)
- [Herbert Kitschelt](https://scholariq.org/researchers/herbert-kitschelt/)
- [Nina Glick Schiller](https://scholariq.org/researchers/nina-glick-schiller/)

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