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Modern Latin America Thomas E. Skidmore (Emiritus, Emiritus, Brown University)

Modern Latin America By Thomas E. Skidmore (Emiritus, Emiritus, Brown University)

Modern Latin America by Thomas E. Skidmore (Emiritus, Emiritus, Brown University)

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Modern Latin America by Thomas E. Skidmore (Emiritus, Emiritus, Brown University)

Now thoroughly updated in its eighth edition, Modern Latin America is a lively interpretive history and the leading text in the field. Featuring vivid, anecdotal illustrative boxes, the book uses case studies to discuss the major countries and themes of the region over the past 200 years. For each country, Thomas E. Skidmore, Peter H. Smith, and James N. Green examine such central themes as European-New World interaction, racial mixtures, military takeovers, and U.S. intervention in the area. Visit the companion website at http://library.brown.edu/modernlatinamerica/.

Modern Latin America Reviews

This is a well written, comprehensive and thorough comparative historical analysis of Modern Latin America presenting clear and effective analytical models with balanced national and regional case studies. A sound pedagogical design which will effectively engage students in discussion and prompt further investigation. A valuable contribution to any classroom. -Roger Davis, University of Nebraska-Kearney
This is the industry standard for Latin American Politics...the broad coverage that does not sacrifice depth to achieve it provides an excellent resource. Furthermore, the chapters on trends in the region help students make sense of a diverse set of countries with distinct experiences and different needs. - Michael Touchton, Boise State University
A thorough economic and political history of Latin America that pays very good attention to regions often marginalized, namely the Caribbean and Central America. -Ruth Percy, University of Southern Mississippi
Modern Latin America has long been the gold standard in the field. Now, with enhanced country coverage ranging from Bolivia to Venezuela, it is as valuable as ever, inside and outside of the classroom...Modern Latin America covers the contemporary (1930-present) history of the various Latin American countries...better than any other textbook on the market. -James Woodard, Montclair State University
I like the current edition. It is well organized and provides a comprehensive introduction to the region. In my opinion, it is one of the best survey texts available. -Felix Masud-Piloto, DePaul University
This is the industry standard for Latin American politics. The chapters on trends in the region help students make sense of a diverse set of countries with distinct experiences and different needs. * Michael Touchton, Boise State University *
Modern Latin America has long been the gold standard in the field. Now, with enhanced country coverage ranging from Bolivia to Venezuela, it is as valuable as ever, inside and outside of the classroom. * James Woodard, Montclair State University *
This edition contains incisive commentary, clear discussions of the theoretical frameworks employed, and in-depth analysis of countries (or subregions) that is unparalleled in other texts. * Elena Jackson Albarran, Miami University *
A classic in Latin American history and politics. . . . comprehensive, informative, well written, and pitched at the right level for an undergraduate text or as background material for a graduate class. The overall structure of the book-general history, followed by case studies, followed by a return to broader comparisons-makes sense. * Chappell Lawson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology *

About Thomas E. Skidmore (Emiritus, Emiritus, Brown University)

Thomas E. Skidmore is Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Professor of History Emeritus at Brown University. He is the author of Brazil, Second Edition (OUP, 2009), Politics in Brazil, 1930-1964 (OUP, 2007), and The Politics of Military Rule in Brazil (OUP, 1990).; Peter H. Smith is Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Simon Bolivar Professor of Latin American Studies at the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of Talons of the Eagle, Fourth Edition, (OUP, 2012) and Democracy in Latin America, Second Edition (OUP, 2011).; James N. Green is Professor of History and Brazilian Studies at Brown University. He is the author of We Cannot Remain Silent: Opposition to the Brazilian Military Dictatorship in the United States (2010) and Beyond Carnival (1999).

Table of Contents

1. Why Latin America? Implications for the United States Contrast and Paradox Interpretations of Latin America Explaining Authoritarianism Understanding Democracy Ideas and Themes in This Book 2. The Colonial Foundations Prelude to Conquest The European Context Colonial Spanish America Portuguese America: A Different World? Independence for Latin America The Colonial Response Achieving Independence The Brazilian Path The Aftermath of Independence The Pull of the International Economy PART TWO: CASE STUDIES: CHANGE OVER TIME 3. Mexico: The Taming of a Revolution From Colony to Nationhood The North American Invasion Reform, Monarchy, and the Restored Republic The Diaz Era: Progress at a Price The Mexican Revolution Politics and Policy: Patterns of Change Order, Stability, and Growth Reshaping Economic Policy North American Free Trade The System Unravels The Contemporary Scene (2000-present) Return of the Leviathan? 4. Central America: Within the U.S. Orbit From Colonies to Nationhood Independence Movements Liberal Ascendancy and Republican Dictatorships Overview: Economic Growth and Social Change Coffee and Bananas Social Developments Politics and Policy: Panama Politics and Policy: Nicaragua Politics and Policy: El Salvador Politics and Policy: Guatemala Politics and Policy: Costa Rica 5. Cuba: Key Colony, Socialist State From Colony to Nationhood Dubious Independence Overview: Economic Growth and Social Change Politics and Policy: Patterns of Change Fidel Castro and the Batista Regime The Cuban Revolution Framing U.S. Policies The Bay of Pigs The Missile Crisis The Hardening of U.S. Policy Policy Experimentation Consolidating the Regime The Contemporary Scene (1990-present) 6. The Andes: Soldiers and Oligarchs, Indians and Populists From Colony to Nationhood Overview: Economic Growth and Social Change Peru: From Guano to Minerals Bolivia: Tin, Silver, and Gas Ecuador: From Cacao to Petroleum Politics and Policy: Peru Flirting with Alternatives The Military Revolution Struggles of Civilian Governments Fujimori's Limited Democracy The Contemporary Scene (2000-Present) Politics and Policy: Bolivia The Chaco War (1932-35) The Revolution of 1952 Military Rule and Popular Resistance The Contemporary Scene (2005-Present) Politics and Policy: Ecuador Caudillos, Conservatives, and Liberals Cacao, Prosperity, and Turmoil Bananas and Dictators The Contemporary Scene (1979-Present) 7. Colombia: Civility and Violence From Colony to Nationhood Independence and Its Aftermath Creating Political Parties Rafael Nunez and the Politics of Regeneration The Loss of Panama Overview: Economic Growth and Social Change Politics and Policy: Patterns of Change Gaitan, Reaction, and La Violencia The National Front The Contemporary Scene (1990-present) Hard-Line Politics Kinder and Gentler 8. Venezuela: The Perils of Prosperity From Colony to Nationhood Coffee and Caudillos Gunboats and Diplomacy Overview: Economic Growth and Social Change Politics and Policy: Patterns of Change Punto Fijo Democracy Institutional Ossification The Contemporary Scene (1998-present) Conflicts with Uncle Sam The Limits of Participatory Democracy Chavismo without Chavez? 9. Argentina: Progress, Stalemate, Discord From Colony to Nationhood Struggles for Supremacy Overview: Economic Growth and Social Change Politics and Policy: Patterns of Change The Military Turns Back the Clock Peronism and Peron Stop-and-Go Politics The Bureaucratic-Authoritarian Solution Peronists Back in Power The Military Returns The Contemporary Scene (1983-present) The Unperonist Peronist The Kirchner Era 10. Chile: Repression and Democracy From Colony to Nationhood Overview: Economic Growth and Social Change Politics and Policy: Patterns of Change From Instability to Popular Front The Era of Party Politics Socialism via Democracy? Countdown to a Coup The Pinochet Regime The Contemporary Scene (1990-present) 11. Brazil: The Awakening Giant From Colony to Nationhood Dom Pedro I (1822-1831) Dom Pedro II (1840-1889) End of the Empire Overview: Economic Growth and Social Change Politics and Policy: Patterns of Change The First Republic (1889-1930) Getulio Vargas and the Estado Novo The Second Republic (1946-1964) Military Rule From Liberalization to Redemocratization The Contemporary Scene (1994-present) Brazil's First Working-Class President End of an Era? PART THREE: THEMES AND REFLECTIONS 12. Strategies for Economic Development Narratives of Backwardness The Liberal Era (1880s-1920s) State Transformation under Liberalism Import-Substitution Industrialization (1930s-1970s) ISI in Theory ISI in Practice The Socialist Alternative (1950s-1980s) Revolutionary Movements Neoliberalism (1980s-present) Free Trade Countermoves The Crash of '08 Poverty and Inequality Inequality and Income Distribution 13. Dynamics of Political Transformation Categories for Analysis Oligarchic Rule and Top-Down Reform (1880s-1920s) Co-optative Democracy Populism and Dictatorship (1930s-1970s) Women and Politics A Surge of Democracy Bureaucratic-Authoritarian Regimes The Revolutionary Path (1950s-1980s) Liberation Theology An Expansion of Democracy (1980s-present) Empowerment of Women The Rise of the New Left The Pulse of Democratic Change Dangers of Democracy Democracy Made Safe Democracy Turns Left 14. Culture and Society From Colonies to Nations Romanticism, Indians, and Slaves Literature, Art, and New Ideas in a World Economy Realism and Naturalism Modernism Nationalism, Radical Politics, and Turbulent Times Brazilian Modernism Revolutionary Art and Literature Rethinking Race The Making of Mass Media Popular Culture, Theater, and Sports Latin America Culture Enters a World Market Innovative Architecture Revolutionary Culture The Literary Boom Dictatorship, Democracy, and New Social Movements Films, Pop Music, and the Internet 15. Latin America in the World Arena, 1800s-1980s Imperialism in the Americas America's Aspirations The Rise of U.S. Influence Consolidating U.S. Power The Cold War The Logic of the Cold War Cold War in Latin America The Nationalist Impulse The Revolutionary Challenge The Alliance for Progress Development and Debt 16. Latin America in the World Arena, 1990s-Present After the Cold War The Clinton Era Wars on Terror Obama's Wars George Bush and Latin America Obama and Latin America Confronting the United States Mexico Brazil Venezuela Seeking Outside Allies The Intermestic Agenda Migration Immigration under Obama Drug Trafficking Drug Policy under Obama Policy Debates Perspectives on the Future Glossary Guide to Website Index

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Modern Latin America by Thomas E. Skidmore (Emiritus, Emiritus, Brown University)
Thomas E. Skidmore (Emiritus, Emiritus, Brown University)
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