Modern Latin America

Name: Modern Latin America
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ISBN: 9780195170139

ISBN-10: 019517013X

ISBN-13: 9780195170139

Edition: 6th 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Thomas E. Skidmore, Peter H. Smith

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Now in its sixth edition, Modern Latin America is a lively interpretive history and the leading text in the field. Thoroughly updated and revised, the book includes a new chapter on the history of Colombia from the wars of independence to the violent conflicts of the present day. It also examines such topics as: * the impact of 9/11 on U.S.-Latin American relations * globalization * drug trafficking * women's roles in society and politics * the fragility and uncertainty of democracy in Latin America The book features sociocultural sections and boxes in nearly every chapter, covering such diverse areas as the psychology of exile, Santeria in Cuba, baseball in the Dominican Republic,…

Book details

List price: $55.95
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/7/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 528
Size: 9.21" wide x 6.10" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 1.694
Language: English

Peter H. Smith is Associate Professor of Music Theory at the University of Notre Dame.



Acknowledgments


Prologue: Why Latin America?



The Colonial Foundations, 1492-1880s



The Transformation of Modern Latin America, 1880s-1990s



Argentina: Prosperity, Deadlock, and Change



Chile: Socialism, Repression, and Democracy



Brazil: Development for Whom?



Peru: Soldiers, Oligarchs, and Indians



Colombia: Discord, Civility, and Violence



Mexico: The Taming of a Revolution



Cuba: Late Colony, First Socialist State



The Caribbean: Colonies and Mini-States



Central America: Colonialism, Dictatorship, and Revolution



Latin America, the United States, and the World


Epilogue: What Future for Latin America?


Statistical Appendix


Analytical Appendix


Heads of State


Suggestions for Further Reading


Index