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

James D. Cockcroft

3.2/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 792

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company

Release: January 01, 1996

ISBN: 0830413987

ISBN 13: 9780830413980

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

James D. Cockcroft

3.2/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 792

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company

Release: January 01, 1996

ISBN: 0830413987

ISBN 13: 9780830413980

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