 | Along the Bolivian Highway: Social Mobility and Political Culture in a New Middle Class Subjects: Sacaba (Bolivia) -- Politics and government; Political culture -- Bolivia -- Sacaba; Middle class -- Political activity -- Bolivia -- Sacaba; Group identity -- Bolivia -- Sacaba; This book narrates the unexpected dilemmas middle-class Bolivians have faced following the coming to power of a left-wing, indigenous movement. Shakow argues that new middle classes in Bolivia, as elsewhere in the Third World, constitute a significant force that profoundly shapes politics and social life. Miriam Shakow teaches anthropology and history at The College of New Jersey. |
