Since the end of the Pinochet regime, Chilean public policy has sought to rebuild democratic governance in the country. This book examines the links between the state and civil society in Chile and the ways social policies have sought to ensure the inclusion of the poor in society and democracy. Although Chile has gained political stability and grown economically, the ability of social policies to expand democratic governance and participation has proved limited, and in fact such policies have become subordinate to an elitist model of democracy and resulted in a restrictive form of citizen participation.

Book Information
ISBN 9781782385462
Author Gonzalo Delamaza
Format Hardback
Page Count 308
Imprint Berghahn Books
Publisher Berghahn Books
Weight(grams) 585g