Contesting Legitimacy in Chile

Contesting Legitimacy in Chile, Volume 1, is a scholarly examination of the political and cultural landscape of South America. Author Gwynn Thomas analyzes the conflict between authoritarian and antiauthoritarian forces following the death of Augusto Pinochet in 2006. This work of political science explores how shared cultural beliefs regarding the family influenced Chilean life and political legitimacy.

The text investigates political process and political parties through a detailed study of election propaganda, speeches, and media from the 1970s and 1980s. It covers the history of the Americas by reviewing the overthrow of Allende, the military dictatorship of Pinochet, and the transition to democratic rule. Through an analysis of symbols and metaphors, the book provides a comprehensive look at the intersection of family values and national politics.