Latin American Political History Patterns and Personalities

Name: Latin American Political History Patterns and Personalities
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ISBN: 9780813343419

ISBN-10: 0813343410

ISBN-13: 9780813343419

Edition: 2006

Authors: Ronald M. Schneider

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"This chronologically organized text provides comprehensive historical coverage of Latin America's politics and development from colonial times to the twenty-first century. Its standardized organization across chapters facilitates both the study of a given country through time and the comparison of many countries at particular historical junctures. Latin American Political History focuses on the political and developmental experiences of Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia - together representing three-quarters of the region's population - and also considers the importance of Peru, Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Central America, and the Caribbean. The roles of…

Book details

List price: $67.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 7/26/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 704
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English

Ronald M. Schneider is professor of political science at Queens College, City University of New York.




Introduction and overview



The colonial background



A region of new nations from colonialism to consolidation



Consolidation and development



The new century dawns



From the Great Depression into the Cold War



Depression, the Cold War, and weak leadership



Inferno and the hard road back



Coups, military regimes, and ends of tunnels



Central America and the Caribbean, 1956-1979



Twilight of the generals and dawn of democracy



Democratization's diverse paths toward democracy, 1980-1999



Entering the new century



Comparative perspectives on Latin America's political development



Conclusions and a look into the future


Epilogue : Latin America's critical 2006 elections