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Focusing on Evo Morales's 2005 electoral victory, the book examines the emergence of indigeneity as a central theme in decolonization politics in Bolivia. It highlights the crucial role of indigenous Aymara ritual specialists in state ceremonies, emphasizing their significance in legitimizing Morales's identity as "the indigenous president." Through this lens, the narrative delves into the intersection of politics, culture, and identity in contemporary Bolivia.
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Indigeneity and Decolonization in the Bolivian Andes, Anders Burman
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Indigeneity and Decolonization in the Bolivian Andes
- Subtitle
- Ritual Practice and Activism
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Anders Burman
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9781498538503
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Focusing on Evo Morales's 2005 electoral victory, the book examines the emergence of indigeneity as a central theme in decolonization politics in Bolivia. It highlights the crucial role of indigenous Aymara ritual specialists in state ceremonies, emphasizing their significance in legitimizing Morales's identity as "the indigenous president." Through this lens, the narrative delves into the intersection of politics, culture, and identity in contemporary Bolivia.