In clear and crisp style, Collins unpacks how Andean politics was transformed by contentious social movements and charismatic leftist leaders who rode to power on demands for change and social justice. Bolivia under Morales and Ecuador under Correa are critical case studies for understanding civil society’s complex role in the making and breaking of radical populist experiments. This timely study offers sophisticated insights on the conflicts and collaborations reshaping regimes across Latin America and around the globe.

Catherine Conaghan, Queen's University, Canada

Drawing on years of work in the field, Collins effectively uses the Ecuadorian and Bolivian examples of Indigenous politics to provide a thoughtful, probing analysis of social movement mobilizations. In the process, we gain a better and deeper understanding of why social movements evolve the way they do. All scholars of social movements and ethnic politics will want to consult this book.

Marc Becker, Truman State University