This week, Dawson discusses populist leaders in 20th century Latin America, and the role of social and technological change in the way these leaders connected with the citizens of the countries they commanded. The book defines populists as “charismatic, nationalist and good at mobilizing industrial workers” (207), and as having come of age in an […]
Posted in Blogs, Week 10 | Tagged with Brazil, industry, populism, radio, technological change
This week, Dawson discusses populist leaders in 20th century Latin America, and the role of social and technological change in the way these leaders connected with the citizens of the countries they commanded. The book defines populists as “charismatic, nationalist and good at mobilizing industrial workers” (207), and as having come of age in an […]
Posted in Blogs, Week 10 | Tagged with Brazil, industry, populism, radio, technological change
