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Comprehensive and interdisciplinary, this thoroughly updated and
revised second edition is an engaging critical analysis of the
major political, economic, social, and ecological conditions in
Latin America and the Caribbean. Genuinely regional in scope, this
textbook examines the hemispheric and global context of these
conditions as well as the relations among Latin American and
Caribbean states and their relations with the United States. Expert
contributors describe and analyze the economies and trading
relations, politics and state policies, social inequalities and
social injustices, indigenous communities, gender relations,
influence of religion, wide array of social movements, and social
ecology of the societies in this important region of the world.
Harris and Nef have assembled a valuable resource for undergraduate
and graduate courses and all readers concerned with understanding
the past, present, and future development of contemporary Latin
America, the Caribbean, and the Americas as a whole. Contributions
by: Guido Pascual Galafassi, Richard L. Harris, Judith Adler
Hellman, Cristobal Kay, Michael Kearney, Francesca Miller, Jorge
Nef, Viviana Patroni, Wilder Robles, and Stefano Varese.
For an additional chapter on health and human security: Click Here.
For suggested resources for each chapter in the book: Click Here.
For additional resources on ecological and social issues: Click
Here. For additional resources on indigenous peoples: Click Here.
Comprehensive and interdisciplinary, this thoroughly updated and
revised second edition is an engaging critical analysis of the
major political, economic, social, and ecological conditions in
Latin America and the Caribbean. Genuinely regional in scope, this
textbook examines the hemispheric and global context of these
conditions as well as the relations among Latin American and
Caribbean states and their relations with the United States. Expert
contributors describe and analyze the economies and trading
relations, politics and state policies, social inequalities and
social injustices, indigenous communities, gender relations,
influence of religion, wide array of social movements, and social
ecology of the societies in this important region of the world.
Harris and Nef have assembled a valuable resource for undergraduate
and graduate courses and all readers concerned with understanding
the past, present, and future development of contemporary Latin
America, the Caribbean, and the Americas as a whole. Contributions
by: Guido Pascual Galafassi, Richard L. Harris, Judith Adler
Hellman, Cristobal Kay, Michael Kearney, Francesca Miller, Jorge
Nef, Viviana Patroni, Wilder Robles, and Stefano Varese.
At a time when the validity of Marxism is being questioned because
of the collapse of the Communist regimes in Eastern Europe, Richard
Harris examines the relevance of Marxism and socialism for Latin
America and the Caribbean. Dr. Harris discusses recent
revolutionary regimes and attempts at socialist transformation in
the region in terms of Marxist theory, comparing them with the
historical experiences of the Soviet Union, China, Yugoslavia, and
Vietnam. The author argues that Marxist theory offers a framework
for understanding recent revolutionary transformations as well as
the contradictions and limitations of existing democratic regimes
in the region. Particular attention is given to revolutionary Cuba,
the Allende administration in Chile, the Popular Revolutionary
Government in Grenada, the Sandinista regime in Nicaragua, and
contemporary leftist parties and movements throughout Latin
America. He contends that democratization and the solution of the
region's economic and social problems require a democratic
socialist project.
This concise biography of the world famous revolutionary Che
Guevara provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive account
available of his remarkable life, tragic death, and enduring
political legacy. Che Guevara is one of the most controversial and
iconic figures in recent memory and is still a hero to many. Che
Guevara: A Biography provides a balanced and engaging introduction
to the famous revolutionary leader. Based on original research, the
biography reveals how Che's early life prepared him for leadership
in the Cuban Revolution. It also explores his revolutionary
activities in Africa and Bolivia, as well as the circumstances
surrounding his tragic death on October 9, 1967. More than just a
record of events, the book cogently examines Che's contributions to
the theory and tactics of guerrilla warfare, his ideas about
imperialism and socialism, and his enduring political legacy. It
includes original information on the 1997 discovery of the hidden
remains of his body and on the celebration of his life and ideals
by the socialist regime in Cuba. And it looks at the reasons why
leftist political leaders, movements, and governments in Latin
America and the Caribbean still pay homage to this charismatic man.
Here is a book made for a wide variety of readers and browsers who
enjoy learning about people, particularly those who have been the
newsmakers of history, along with their contributions to life in
their age. This face-based handbook on the past century provides a
variety of opportunities to enhance that pleasure as: an attractive
coffee table conversation starter and stimulator; an inviting
vehicle for a stroll down memory lane in private or with company;
an abbreviated and visual reference to yesteryear's people of
power, glitterati, heroes, heroines, nation builders, geniuses,
stars, winners, losers, villains and miscreants; a valuable tutor
for parlor games such as "Who Am I?," "Personality Charades," "Who
Owns This Headline?," etc.; and a quick-look opportunity to check
on over 900 of the 20th Century's headline grabbers (whom you
thought you knew).
Richard L. Harris includes in this updated edition of Death of a
Revolutionary new revelations about Che's revolutionary legacy and
discusses the renewed interest in his revolutionary ideas
stimulated by the election of leftist governments throughout Latin
America. In response to this growing resurgence of interest in
Che's life, a feature film directed by Steven Soderbergh, and
several documentaries are scheduled for release in late 2007 and
2008. To commemorate Che's life and death many international
conferences and events will be held and his iconic image will be
seen repeatedly in the mass media. This new edition of Death of a
Revolutionary hailed as "well written, provocative, and fair
minded" by Choice contains the latest information on this
charismatic and legendary figure and reveals why he is a hero for
millions of people around the world."
This study of Guevara's life considers whether, when he was killed
by the Bolivian army in 1967, he died as a hero, a martyr or the
victim of his own errors. Harris offers a balanced look at the man
behind the legend and the circumstances that created him and shaped
his choices.
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