People in Power: Forging a Grassroots Democracy in Nicaragua

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In one of the best social and economic histories to date of the post-1960 upheavals, Ruchwarger emphasizes that these [mass-based] groups played a long, crucial and independent role in shaping the revolution that destroyed Somoza. The Times Literary Supplement A wealth of useful data. . . . There is value in much of the information and the organizational structures of participation are clearly outlined. Choice

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"In one of the best social and economic histories to date of the post-1960 upheavals, Ruchwarger emphasizes that these [mass-based] groups played along, crucial and independent role in shaping the revolution that destroyed Somoza."-The Times Literary Supplement
[A] valuable book . . . Ruchwarger . . . presents an intriguing and honest look at the attempt to establish a meaningful democracy in Nicaragua in spite of immense obstacles.-America Connexions
A wealth of useful data. . . . There is value in much of the information, and the organizational structures of participation are clearly outlined.-Choice
In one of the best social and economic histories to date of the post-1960 upheavals, Ruchwarger emphasizes that these [mass-based] groups played along, crucial and independent role in shaping the revolution that destroyed Somoza.-The Times Literary Supplement
This useful book . . . arrives at several important critical conclusions. . . . Recommended.-Library Journal
"A valuable book . . . Ruchwarger . . . presents an intriguing and honest look at the attempt to establish a meaningful democracy in Nicaragua in spite of immense obstacles."-America Connexions
"[A] valuable book . . . Ruchwarger . . . presents an intriguing and honest look at the attempt to establish a meaningful democracy in Nicaragua in spite of immense obstacles."-America Connexions
"A wealth of useful data. . . . There is value in much of the information, and the organizational structures of participation are clearly outlined."-Choice
"This useful book . . . arrives at several important critical conclusions. . . . Recommended."-Library Journal