ABSTRACT
Now in a fifth edition, Latin America has been updated to reflect the region's growing optimism as economies stabilize, trade diversifies, and political systems become more participatory. This multidisciplinary survey of Latin American history, politics, and society features invited contributions from authorities in a variety of fields. New sections address current events including deforestation in Costa Rica and Brazil, emerging social movements, Ecuador's new constitution, and Obama's stated objectives to repair U.S. relations with the region. In addition, key topics (such as women and Latin American politics, socialist governments and anti-American sentiment, Argentina's deteriorating economy, and Colombia's struggle with military and narcotics issues) receive expanded and revitalized treatment. Other updated material covers outcomes of recent elections in Bolivia, Brazil, and Nicaragua, among others. Through a hybrid thematic and regional organization, this text provides an essential foundation for introductory courses on Latin America.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|53 pages
The Land and the People
part II|24 pages
Historical Setting
part III|58 pages
Economic and Social Structures
part IV|70 pages
Political Processes and Trends
part V|44 pages
External Relations
part VI|66 pages
Mexico and Central America
part VII|42 pages
Cuba and the Caribbean
part VIII|76 pages
The Andes
part IX|125 pages
Brazil and the Southern Cone