Indigeneity and decolonization in the Bolivian Andes : ritual practice and activism /

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This book explores how Evo Morales's victory in the 2005 Bolivian presidential elections led to Indigeneity as the core of decolonization politics. Burman analyzes how Indigenous Aymara ritual specialists are essential in representing this Indigeneity in official state ceremony and in legitimiz...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Burman, Anders, 1977- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, 2017.
Subjects:
Morales Ayma, Evo, > 1959-
Since 2006
Aymara Indians > Bolivia > Politics and government.
Aymara Indians > Bolivia > Government relations.
Aymara Indians > Religion.
Decolonization > Bolivia.
Aymara > Bolivie > Relations avec l'État.
Aymara > Religion.
Décolonisation > Bolivie.
HISTORY > Latin America > South America.
Aymara Indians > Government relations
Aymara Indians > Politics and government
Aymara Indians > Religion
Decolonization
Politics and government
Bolivia > Politics and government > 2006-
Bolivie > Politique et gouvernement > 2006-
Bolivia
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:This book explores how Evo Morales's victory in the 2005 Bolivian presidential elections led to Indigeneity as the core of decolonization politics. Burman analyzes how Indigenous Aymara ritual specialists are essential in representing this Indigeneity in official state ceremony and in legitimizing the president's role as "the Indigenous president."
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781498538497
1498538495
1498538487
9781498538480

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