Demonstration Elections: U.S.-Staged Elections in the Dominican Republic, Vietnam and El Salvador

by Frank Brodhead

Argues that the U.S. uses free elections as a public relations tool for its foreign policy

Genres: Politics

270 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1984

Reviews

[Abe · Rating 3 out of 5]

The premise is a bit too obvious to make for a really enthralling read and Herman has a way of dealing with opposing views or lines of arguments that can feel a little hand wave-y. An example of an authentic democratic election would’ve been interesting but I understand why it wasn’t included (though he does hint at Nicaragua and Cuba as possible models). I can’t say there was anything bad though just not totally what it could’ve been.