The critical issues concerning the development of a substantial and enduring democracy in Chile are those of strengthening civil society, democratizing the permanent institutions of the state, and building an economy geared to effectively satisfy human needs. In this book, the authors offer a critique of the Chilean transition and of the Aylwin ele

Introduction -- The Chilean Transition -- The Pinochet Regime -- From Critics to Celebrants -- Democracy and Poverty or the Poverty of Democracy? -- The Political Economy of the Aylwin Government -- Social Movements and Electoral Politics -- Limits to Aylwin's "Growth with Equity" -- Conclusion -- Epilogue