The Social Life of Politics - Ethics, Kinship, and Union Activism in Argentina (Paperback)

A central motor of Argentine historical and political development since the early twentieth century, unions have been the site of active citizenship in both political participation and the distribution of social, economic, political, and cultural rights. What brings activists to Argentine unions and what gives these unions their remarkable strength? The Social Life of Politics examines the intimate, personal, and family dimensions of two political activist groups: the Union of National Civil Servants (UPCN) and the Association of State Workers (ATE). These two unions represent distinct political orientations within Argentina's broad, vibrant labor movement: the UPCN identifies as predominantly Peronist, disciplined, and supportive of incumbent government, while the ATE prides itself on its democratic, horizontal approach and relative autonomy from the electoral process. Sian Lazar examines how activists in both unions create themselves as particular kinds of militants and forms of political community. The Social Life of Politics places the lived experience of political activism into historical relief and shows how ethics and family values deeply inform the process by which political actors are formed, understood, and joined together through collectivism.

General

Imprint:	Stanford University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2017
First published:	2017
Authors:	Sian Lazar
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade / Trade
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-5036-0241-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General Promotions
LSN:	1-5036-0241-9
Barcode:	9781503602410

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