Organized Labor in Venezuela 1958-1991: Behavior and Concerns in a Democratic Setting

Assesses the relevance of the theory of Venezuelan exceptionalism to the history of the country’s labor movement. This view supposes that due to its privileged status as an oil exporter, or its leaders’ political acumen, Venezuela is stabler and less prone to inter-class violence than its Latin neighbors. Ellner finds that the theory has led both scholars and trade unionists to misleading conclusions. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.