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Latin American Politics and Development
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Latin American Politics and Development book
Latin American Politics and Development
DOI link for Latin American Politics and Development
Latin American Politics and Development book
Edited ByHoward J. Wiarda, Harvey F. Kline
Edition 5th Edition
First Published 2000
eBook Published 27 September 2019
Pub. Location New York
Imprint Routledge
Pages 624
eBook ISBN 9780429037177
Subjects Politics & International Relations
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Wiarda, H.J., & Kline, H.F. (Eds.). (2000). Latin American Politics and Development (5th ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429037177
ABSTRACT
This book offers a region-wide overview of the patterns and processes of Latin American history, politics, society, and development. It provides a detailed country-by-country treatment and unique features of all Latin American countries.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part Part 1|91 pages
The Latin American Tradition and Process of Development
chapter 4|22 pages
Government Machinery, The Role of the State, and Public Policy
Edited ByHoward J. Wiarda, Harvey F. Kline
chapter 5|12 pages
The Struggle for Democracy in Latin America
Edited ByHoward J. Wiarda, Harvey F. Kline
part Part 2|275 pages
The Political Systems of South America
chapter 9|30 pages
Colombia: Drugs, Guerrillas, Death Squads, and U.S. Aid
ByHarvey F. Kline, Vanessa Gray
part Part 3|203 pages
The Political Systems of Central and Middle America and the Caribbean
chapter 24|14 pages
Panama: Beyond Elitist Democracy and Authoritarian Populism in the New Millennium?
BySteve C. Ropp
part Part 4|10 pages
Conclusion: Latin America and the Future