Books by Mariano Ben Plotkin

This text charts the history of how psychoanalysis became an essential element of Argentine culture in the media, in politics and in daily private lives. The book reveals the unique conditions and complex historical process that made possible the field's diffusion, acceptance and popularization.

The regime of Juan Per-n is one of the most studied topics of Argentina's contemporary history. This book provides a fresh perspective on the intriguing Argentinian leader. It focuses on the cultural and symbolic dimensions of Per-nism and populism, and explores the creation of myths, symbols, and rituals that constituted his political imagery.