Essays about: "Hugo Chavez"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Hugo Chavez.
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1. The Power of the Spoken Word - A case study on Hugo Chávez's rhetorical impact on social conflicts in Venezuela
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : With the rise from populism over the last few decades, one can observe an increase in the violent clashes connected to populists. However, this seems to be in coherence with the right-wing side mostly, because the left-wing side gets forgotten in the calculations over conflict together with populism. READ MORE
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2. Still On The Clock : A democratic peace theory review on the US and Venezuela conflicts between 2001 -2007
University essay from Stockholms universitet/LatinamerikainstitutetAbstract : This dissertation, by using the case of tensions between the United States and Venezuela between 2001-2007, examines Rummel’s hypothesis that democratic countries are inherently peaceful, and investigates whether the tensions in US-Venezuela relations under president George W Bush and president Hugo Chavez confirms or rejects Rummel’s hypothesis. A review of relevant documents, reports by non-governmental organizations and previous research in the field of international relations lead us to the conclusion that while the strained relationship between the US and Venezuela did reach a stage of coercive diplomacy, as defined by Jakobsen, the threats between the two countries did not escalate towards military aggression, and therefore Rummel’s hypothesis is confirmed. READ MORE
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3. Bias much?: Hugo Chavez media portrayal during the presidential election of 2012.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : This is a study in International Relations with the definition of International Relations as being how we understand what happens and even how we come to define some international events as more worthy of coverage than other. The aim of the study is to examine the portrayal of Hugo Chavez in the media agencies during his run for re-election in 2012 and a short period thereafter, 23rd of September until 14th of October. READ MORE
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4. Telesur : A case study
University essay from Institutionen för svenska, retorik och journalistikAbstract : By using a quantitative content analysis, this thesis examines how the Latin American television channel Telesur was established, and the character of Telesurs programme listings and news broadcasts. The thesis also examines how Telesurs agenda to promote pan-Latin American integration, is visible in the material broadcasted. READ MORE
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5. “If you’re not a Chavista – you’re not a revolutionary” : - A study of social movements in the political process in Venezuela
University essay from Institutionen för samhälls- och välfärdsstudierAbstract : Hugo Chavez came to power in Venezuela 1999 and has since then worked for a socialistic revolution in the country. He and his political process have attracted a lot of attention internationally and the views have been as divided as the political climate is in Venezuela today. READ MORE
