Latin America in the Twentieth Century

Earthquakes, guerrillas and military coups hit the headlines; the underlying social order passes almost unnoticed. As we move towards the end of Latin America's second century of independence, much about this fascinating area remains a mystery. Yet Latin America has led the way for the Third World to demand full equality for its citizens. In Latin America in the Twentieth Century two specialists in Latin American politics present a new view of this vital region, its frustrations, its setbacks and its possibilities.

Zusammenfassung
As we move towards the end of Latin America's second century of independence, much about this fascinating area remains a mystery. In Latin America in the Twentieth Century two specialists in Latin American politics present a new view of this vital region, its frustrations, its setbacks and its possibilities.

Inhalt
List of Plates - List of Tables - Preface to the Second Edition - Order and Progress - Land and Liberty - Depression and Dependency - The Olive Branch and the Arrows - The Military and Development - Democratic Consolidation (and Less Cheerful Changes) - A New Start? - Postscript: Rio and After - Some Further Reading - Index