The construction of political subcultures in Colombia: the traditional parties as political antipodes during La Violencia, 1946-1964

The traditional Colombian political parties, unlike other western political entities, are characterized by a strong cultural dimension and, therefore, are considered political subcultures (Pécaut). The affiliation to one of the parties had great importance on the outbreak and course of the civil war...

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Main Author: Lukas Rehm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Nacional de Colombia, sede Medellín 2014-07-01
Series:Historia y Sociedad
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Online Access:http://www.revistas.unal.edu.co/index.php/hisysoc/article/view/44582/45885