Latin American Politics And Development, Fifth Edition
1st Edition
Published on 24. October 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
624 pages
978-0-8133-3769-2 (ISBN)
Description
Covers all Latin American countries and provides a superb introduction to the area as a whole.. Latin American Politics and Development is the leading textbook in its field over the past 20 years. The only text organized on a country-by-country basis that represents all Latin American countries, it thus offers instructors maximum flexibility in organizing courses. Furthermore, each of its chapters is written by a well-known specialist. The Fifth Edition is thoroughly revised and updated for enhanced coverage of topical issues, including womens and indigenous social movements, the consolidation of democracy, and the political consequences of economic regionalism (such as NAFTA and MERCOSUR). }The Fifth Edition of this highly regarded text has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the complex political and economic developments that have occured in Latin America over the past five years. The revision includes new introductory and concluding chapters, several chapters by authors new to the volume, and updated chapters on each country in the region.Wiarda and Kline emphasize the trend toward democratization, and democracy's problems, as the organizing theme of the book, covering pressing issues such as economic reform, globalization, political unrest, and the international drug trade.
Wiarda and Kline organize their analysis around Latin America's distinct background and position in world politics and the world economy. They also describe patterns of political development, the dynamics of political behavior, institutions and public policy, and the constant tension between those who favor a political regime in keeping with the authoritarian past, and those who prefer a Latin American version of democracy. }
Wiarda and Kline organize their analysis around Latin America's distinct background and position in world politics and the world economy. They also describe patterns of political development, the dynamics of political behavior, institutions and public policy, and the constant tension between those who favor a political regime in keeping with the authoritarian past, and those who prefer a Latin American version of democracy. }
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8133-3769-2 (9780813337692)
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Howard Wiarda | Harvey F. Kline
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Content
1 The Latin American Tradition and Process of Development: Howard J. Wiarda and Harvey F. Kline 1. The Context of Latin American Politics 2. The Pattern of Historical Development 3. Interest Groups and Political Parties 4. Government Machinery, the Role of the State, and Public Policy 5. The Struggle for Democracy in Latin America * 2 The Political Systems of South America 6. Argentina: Intransigent's Paradise Paul H. Lewis 7. Brazil: The Politics of "A New Order and Progress" Iada Siqueira Wiarda 8. Chile Paul E. Sigmund 9. Colombia: Drugs, Guerrillas, Death Squads, and U.S. Aid Harvey F. Kline and Vanessa Gray 10. Peru: Democratic Forms, Authoritarian Practices David Scott Palmer 11. Venezuela: Shaping the "New Democracy" David J. Myers 12. Balancing Growth and Democracy in Uruguay Ronald H. McDonald and Martin Weinstein 13. Paraguay: Precarious Democracy Paul C. Sondrol 14. Bolivia: The Construction of a Multiethnic Democracy Donna Lee Van Cott 15. Ecuador: The Fragility of Dependent Democracy David W. Dent * 3 The Political Systems of Central and Middle America and the Caribbean 16. Mexico: From Corporatism to Pluralism? George W. Grayson 17. Development, Revolution, and Decay in Cuba Juan M. del Aguila 18. Costa Rica Mitchell A. Seligson 19. Nicaragua: The Politics of Frustration Richard L. Millett 20. El Salvador Tommie Sue Montgomery 21. Guatemala: Democratic Rebirth? Robert H. Trudeau 22. Honduras: The Limits of Democracy J. Mark Ruhl 23. The Dominican Republic: A New Way Anthony Peter Spanakos 24. Panama: Beyond Elitist Democracy and Authoritarian Populism in the New Millennium? Steve C. Ropp 25. Haiti: The Failure of Governance Georges C. Fauriol * 4 Conclusion: Latin America and the Future Howard J. Wiarda and Harvey F. Kline