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Title

Politics of Latin America : the power game / Harry E. Vanden, Gary Prevost.

Author

Vanden, Harry E.

Publication

New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.

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Additional Authors

Prevost, Gary

Description

xxiii, 632 p. : ill., maps; 24 cm.

Summary

Product Description: Now in its third edition, Politics of Latin America explores both the evolution and the current state of the political scene in Latin America. Distinguishing itself from more traditional works on Latin American politics, this text demonstrates a nuanced sensitivity to the use and abuse of power and the importance of social conditions, gender, race, globalization, and political economy throughout Latin America. This new edition includes a new chapter on Bolivia and a stronger focus on anti-neoliberal economics, U.S.-Latin American relations, women's issues, and social movements. The first part of the book presents relevant information about the region's geographic setting, history, economics, society, people, and religion, setting the stage for a more detailed analysis of the politics, democratization, political culture, political movements, and revolution in Latin America. The second part of the book consists of carefully constructed case studies of ten representative Latin American nations. Each case study traces the historical development of key political actors and institutions, analyzing contemporary power configurations. Case Studies: Guatemala, Susanne Jonas; Mexico, Nora Hamilton; Cuba, Gary Prevost; Brazil, Wilber Albert Chaffee; Argentina, Aldo C. Vacs; Chile, Eduardo Silva; Venezuela, Daniel Hellinger; Colombia, John C. Dugas; Nicaragua, Gary Prevost and Harry E. Vanden; Bolivia, Waltraud Morales (new to this edition). Incorporating maps, tables, chronologies, bibliographies, and clear indications of key players, Politics of Latin America, Third Edition, is indispensable for students and other readers wishing to gain a deeper understanding of this complex, dynamic, and rapidly changing region of the world.

Subject

Latin America > Politics and government

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

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• committed to retain

Contents

1. An introduction to twenty-first century Latin America -- 2. Early history -- 3. Democracy, dictators, and Tío Sam: a historical overview from independence to the present day -- 4. The other Americans -- 5. Society, family, and gender -- 6. Religion in Latin America -- 7. The political economy of Latin America -- 8. Democracy and authoritarianism: Latin American political culture -- 9. Politics, power, institutions, and actors -- 10. Struggling for change: revolution, social and political movements in Latin America -- 11. Guatemala / Susanne Jonas -- 12. Mexico / Nora Hamilton -- 13. Cuba / Gary Prevost -- 14. Brazil / Wilber Albert Chaffee -- 15. Argentina / Aldo C. Vacs -- 16. Chile / Eduardo Silva -- 17. Venezuela / Daniel Hellinger -- 18. Colombia / John C. Dugas -- 19. Nicaragua / Gary Prevost and Harry E. Vanden -- 20. Bolivia / Waltraud Q. Morales -- Appendix 1: Presidential elections -- Appendix 2: Recent Legislative elections.

ISBN

• 9780195339987
• 0195339983

LCCN

^^2008010843

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library