Modern Latin America by Thomas Skidmore
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 World interaction, 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.
Green, James N.: - James N. Green is the Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Professor of Modern Latin American History and Portuguese and Brazilian Studies at Brown University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195375701 |
| ISBN 10 | 019537570X |
| Title | Modern Latin America |
| Author | Thomas Skidmore |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Australia |
| Year published | 2009-12-10 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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