Economic Conditions in Latin America, Social Conditions - Latin America, Latin America - History - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
This landmark volume of Latin American history weaves the history of an entire region into a coherent story that emphasizes both common themes and regional and national specificity. This unique volume provides an interpretive history of Modern Latin America with a focus on the central dynamic of Latin American history—the enigma of poor people inhabiting rich lands. The Seventh Edition has been updated and modernized to reflect recent research, interpretations and developments. This volume addresses the origins of a multiracial society, the institutions of empire, independence, the emergence of the modern state, new actors on an old stage, world war to cold war issues, the revolutionary option and modern problems. For Historians and those interested in a concise analysis of Latin American history.Synopsis
This book offers an integrated history of the entire region, with concern for both common themes and national specificity. Focusing on the juxtaposition of poor people and rich lands, it discusses imperialism, independence movements, emerging nations and states, the impact of the World Wars and the Cold War, revolutionary movements, and modern problems. A chronology, a glossary, tables of statistics, maps, and supporting documents are all provided. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Booknews
New edition of a standard work that explores some of the major forces that, through time, have shaped this region. Emphasis is on the Latin American's impulse to change. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Book Details
Published
July 1, 2006
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Pages
368
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780131930438