Woodrow Wilson Center Current Studies on Latin America. From Dictatorship to Democracy Rebuilding Political Consensus in Chile

Representing one of the first efforts to evaluate the transition to democracy in Chile, this book shows how the various segments of Chilean politics have modified their traditional positions in order to work together to defeat authoritarian politics; the authors also indicate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Chile's civilian government. Contents Preface Introduction 1 The Challenges Faced by Latin America: Democracy, Structural Adjustment, and Social Cohesion 2 Promoting Economic Growth and Stability 3 The Chilean Economy and US-Chilean Relations 4 Commentary 5 The Social Debt in the Chilean Development Process 6 The Chilean Political Transition to Democracy 7 The Transition to Democracy and US-Chilean Relations 8 New Perspectives on US-Chilean Relations 9 Commentary Index About the Book