The Southern Tiger
Chile's Fight for a Democratic and Prosperous Future
Published on 16. February 2012
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-230-33816-6 (ISBN)
Description
Ricardo Lagos has been shaping the future of Chile for over five decades. A leader in the underground resistance movement against Augusto Pinochet and his Dirty War, Lagos exploded onto the national stage in 1988 when he gave a speech denouncing the dictator, the first of its kind. Revolution soon followed as Chileans took to the streets in one of the first oustings of a criminal dictator in history. In The Southern Tiger, Lagos shares the story of Chile's journey from terror and repression to a thriving open society during his presidency. Chile has emerged from crushing poverty to become one of the wealthiest nations in Latin America and adopted a centrist government that avoids the hard-line traps on both left and right. Just in time for the current wave of populist uprisings, Chile offers a sustainable political and economic model for new democracies to follow. This is a fascinating look at Chile's rise under a charismatic and visionary leader and its role in today's global community.
Reviews / Votes
"...Ricardo Lagos...gives an extraordinary account of his fight against Pinochet's regime, his struggle in transitioning Chile into a democracy, and his role in lobbying against the Iraq war. Once started, it is hard to put this autobiography down because it is much more than a personal account of a political figure. It is the story of a country's fascinating recovery from dictatorship and devastating political economic policies...Lagos narrates with refreshing clarity, exhibiting humor and optimism...An essential and timely read." - The Global JournalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-230-33816-6 (9780230338166)
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Persons
Ricardo Lagos was president of Chile from 2000 to 2006, and the former UN special envoy for climate change. He has been profiled in media worldwide, including the BBC and The New York Times, and he has spoken at Harvard University, Vanderbilt University, the London School of Economics, the International Monetary Fund, and Citibank. He is also cochair of the Inter-American Dialogue in Washington and an editorial board memberof Americas Quarterly. Currently a professor at large at Brown University, he lives in Santiago, Chile.Blake Hounshell and Elizabeth Dickinson are the managing editors of Foreign Policy magazine. They live in New York City.