Latin America: History, Politics, and U.S. Policy

by James D. Cockcroft

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The second edition of thius informative text, formerly titled Neighbors in Turmoil: Latin America, is fully updated to address the question of U.S. policy in apost-Cold War world. Cockcroft introduces students to modern Latin American politics, history, culture, and geography. Three distinct perspectives are presented on a number of issues: the official U.S. position; typical nationalist responses from Latin American countries; and different views expressed by U.S. citizens or groups opposed to the official U.S. position. Trends and themes include the impact of revolutions, nationalism, the role of elite families, export commodities, human rights issues, and unequal distribution of wealth.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0830413987

ISBN13:9780830413980

Release Date:January 1996

Publisher:Wadsworth Publishing Company

Length:792 Pages

Weight:2.35 lbs.

Dimensions:1.4" x 6.3" x 8.9"

Related Subjects

Americas Central America History International Relations Latin America Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences South America World

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