The Best of What We Are
Reflections on the Nicaraguan Revolution, by John Brentlinger
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10368545 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Cynthia Chavez Metoyer (California State University, San Marcos, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1996 |
| Volume | 111 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 557-558 |
| Publication date | 1996-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Political Science Quarterly (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0032-3195 • E-ISSN: 1538-165X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/2151998 |
| OpenAlex | W1974700633 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
The Sandinista revolution in Nicaragua inspired many North Americans, including the author of this moving and informative book. John Brentlinger made six trips to Nicaragua, both before and after the defeat of the Sandinista Party. Combining the insights of a philosopher with the experiences of a participant-observer, he interprets the Sandinista period as a people's struggle for self-realization in work, culture, politics, and community. The book alternates between journal and essay chapters, weaving descriptions of personal experiences together with interviews and analysis. Whether telling the story of the last day of a young teacher's life, describing new forms of poetry and art, examining representations of Nicaragua in the U.S. media, or discussing the government's successes and failures, Brentlinger vividly captures the spirit and enduring significance of the Sandinista revolution
Economic history · Political economy · Political science · Sociology · Cultural and Social Studies in Latin America · History · International Relations in Latin America · Political and Social Dynamics in Chile and Latin America
| Citations per year | 0.08 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2014 - 2014 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |