Latin America Its Problems and Its Promise - A Multidisciplinary Introduction (Paperback, 5th edition)

Now in a fifth edition, "Latin America" has been updated to reflect the region's growing optimism as economies stabilize, trade diversifies, and political systems become more participatory. This multidisciplinary survey of Latin American history, politics, and society features invited contributions from authorities in a variety of fields. New sections address current events including deforestation in Costa Rica and Brazil, emerging social movements, Ecuador's new constitution, and Obama's stated objectives to repair U.S. relations with the region. In addition, key topics--such as women and Latin American politics, socialist governments and anti-American sentiment, Argentina's deteriorating economy, and Colombia's struggle with military and narcotics issues--receive expanded and revitalized treatment. Other updated material covers outcomes of recent elections in Bolivia, Brazil, and Nicaragua, among others. Through a hybrid thematic and regional organization, this text provides an essential foundation for introductory courses on Latin America.

General

Imprint:	WestviewPress
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2010
First published:	August 2010
Authors:	Jan Knippers Black
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	622
Edition:	5th edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-8133-4400-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General
LSN:	0-8133-4400-X
Barcode:	9780813344003

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