{"title":"Ignacio Arana Araya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIgnacio Arana Araya\u003c\/strong\u003e offers incisive explorations into the political landscapes of Latin America, specialising in the dynamics of presidential power and constitutional challenges. His works deepen understanding of the shifting currents that have shaped governance and authority from the mid-20th century to recent times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thorough analyses grounded in historical and political contexts, shedding light on the complexities of leadership and institutional change in the region. These writings invite reflection on the balance between power and democracy in contemporary politics.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"presidential-personalities-and-constitutional-power-grabs-in-latin-america-1945-2021-by-ignacio-arana-araya-9780197832783","title":"Presidential Personalities and Constitutional Power Grabs in Latin America, 1945-2021","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active erosion of democratic institutions and norms by national political leaders has become a growing global concern. Attempts to expand presidential power have been commonplace across regimes, countries, and historical periods, and the list of perpetrators includes some of the most influential leaders of the previous and current centuries, who have dramatically changed the course of their countries. Despite this pattern, it remains unclear what types of leaders are most likely to undermine democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePresidential Personalities and Constitutional Power Grabs in Latin America, 1945-2021\u003c\/em\u003e integrates differential psychology research with comparative politics to show that individual differences among heads of government have a measurable impact on executive governance. Ignacio Arana Araya leverages a unique and comprehensive database to prove his theory, including interviews with 24 former presidents from ten countries, evaluations of leaders by hundreds of experts, and biographical and psychometric data on presidents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis analysis reveals that dominant and politically inexperienced presidents are more likely to attempt to relax their term limits, while risk-taking and assertive leaders are more inclined to expand their formal powers. By treating the individual differences of political leaders as independent variables, this book offers a paradigmatic shift in the studies of democracy, political elites, institutional change, and the nature of presidency itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397972902124,"sku":"9780197832783","price":295.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4ffafb5937338142a5415bdd6764a84a.jpg?v=1773777120"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ignacio-arana-araya.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}