Synopses & Reviews
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, and the popularity of Latin music in the U.S. All political and economic information has been updated. As in earlier editions, the authors use an in-depth case study approach that guides readers through the major countries of Latin America, highlighting central themes including European-New World interaction, racial mixtures, military takeovers, and United States intervention in the area. With an insightful look into the future, Modern Latin America, Sixth Edition, will continue to be an exceptional text for undergraduate courses on contemporary Latin American history, society, and politics.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Prologue: Why Latin America?
1. The Colonial Foundations, 1492-1880s
2. The Transformation of Modern Latin America, 1880s-1990s
3. Argentina: Prosperity, Deadlock, and Change
4. Chile: Socialism, Repression, and Democracy
5. Brazil: Development for Whom?
6. Peru: Soldiers, Oligarchs, and Indians
7. Colombia: Discord, Civility, and Violence
8. Mexico: The Taming of a Revolution
9. Cuba: Late Colony, First Socialist State
10. The Caribbean: Colonies and Mini-States
11. Central America: Colonialism, Dictatorship, and Revolution
12. 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