Bolivia's Silent Revolution

@article{Mayorga1997BoliviasSR,
  title={Bolivia's Silent Revolution},
  author={Ren{\'e}e Mayorga},
  journal={Journal of Democracy},
  year={1997},
  volume={8},
  pages={142 - 156}
}
  • Renée Mayorga
  • Published 1 January 1997
  • Political Science
  • Journal of Democracy
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