Ecuador: Constitutions and Caudillos

Ecuador: Constitutions and Caudillos is a scholarly exploration of the political system and instability of Ecuador, offering valuable insights into Latin American governance. The book addresses the broader issues of political instability that have plagued many Latin American countries, particularly in relation to revolution, caudillismo, and ineffective constitutional structures. Professor Blanksten's study, based on both library research and fieldwork in Ecuador, examines the country's pol...