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The narrative focuses on the impact of Evo Morales's 2005 presidential victory in Bolivia, highlighting the emergence of indigeneity as a central theme in decolonization politics. Burman examines the crucial role of indigenous Aymara ritual specialists in embodying this identity during official state ceremonies, thereby legitimizing Morales as "the indigenous president." This analysis sheds light on 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
- 2016
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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
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN13
- 9781498538480
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The narrative focuses on the impact of Evo Morales's 2005 presidential victory in Bolivia, highlighting the emergence of indigeneity as a central theme in decolonization politics. Burman examines the crucial role of indigenous Aymara ritual specialists in embodying this identity during official state ceremonies, thereby legitimizing Morales as "the indigenous president." This analysis sheds light on the intersection of politics, culture, and identity in contemporary Bolivia.