| Summary: | Marc Abélès' 'El Espectáculo del Poder' offers an anthropological perspective on the rituals and dynamics of political power, particularly focusing on the spectacle of presidential elections. The book examines the role of political figures as representatives of the public interest and highlights the disconnection between the ruling elite and the general populace, a gap defining representative democracy. Abélès draws parallels between modern electoral processes and traditional rituals, emphasizing the cyclical nature of political campaigns and their dramatization as public spectacles. The work is aimed at readers interested in political anthropology, offering insights into the symbolic and performative aspects of political leadership in contemporary societies.
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