Modern Latin America

By - Skidmore, Thomas E.

Floor - Floor 4

Published - Oxford University Press, New York, 2010

ISBN 10 - 019537570X

ISBN 13 - 9780195375701

Book Status - 1 Qnty Available with us.

Subject - Latin America

Shelf No - 6

Call Number - 980 SKI 2010

Physical Description - 980 SKI 2010

Notes - Includes Index

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A lively, interpretive history that uses case studies to discuss the major countries and themes of the region over the past 150 years.Modern Latin America covers the continent from 1880 to the present, with a preliminary chapter providing context for the region back to 1492. Organized by region /country as case studies, the reader is guided through the major countries of Latin America, with themes including European-New Worldinteraction, racial mixtures, military takeovers, and U.S. intervention in the area.Companion Website offers:* For students and general readers: a timeline of key events, a series of historical statistics, lists of heads of state, questions for review, suggestions for further reading, and guides to primary sources.* For instructors: sample syllabi, commentary by colleagues who have adopted the book, PowerPoint presentations, a guide to instructional videos and films, and ideas for student paper topics.

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