Encyclopedia of Latin American Politics

(Hardback)

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Illustrated with maps and photographs, The Encyclopedia of Latin American Politics covers the current and past political development of Puerto Rico and the 20 independent republics of Central and South America and the Caribbean. Although coverage begins with the independence movements of the late 18th century, the book focuses mainly on the 20th century. Each chapter includes a Country Chart listing relevant economic, political, and social data; a Country Entry section containing 20-40 brief entries on important terms, events, and individuals; a list of presidents; and a bibliography. An excellent source of current data and basic historical information on Latin American politics, the book is a valuable research tool for high school and college students and interested public library patrons.

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.,."this volume's country by country focus on twentieth-century politics make it unique. Recommended for high-school, public, and academic libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
...this volume's country by country focus on twentieth-century politics make it unique. Recommended for high-school, public, and academic libraries.-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
As an introductory guide to Latin American politics, this tool will serve both high school and college students well.-Lawrence Looks at Books
Easy to use, well illustrated with maps and photographs, and containing both a glossary and a good index, this important volume offers clear explanations of events, individuals, and dynamics. Highly recommended for high school, public, and college libraries....-Library Journal
Kapiszewski's encyclopedia is an excellent resource to support undergraduate history and political science survey courses in modern Latin America. It covers all the major topics, political parties, and people commonly taken up in these courses....ease of use and concise, current information make this a recommended title for all undergraduate libraries.-Choice
..."this volume's country by country focus on twentieth-century politics make it unique. Recommended for high-school, public, and academic libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
"As an introductory guide to Latin American politics, this tool will serve both high school and college students well."-Lawrence Looks at Books
"Easy to use, well illustrated with maps and photographs, and containing both a glossary and a good index, this important volume offers clear explanations of events, individuals, and dynamics. Highly recommended for high school, public, and college libraries...."-Library Journal
"Kapiszewski's encyclopedia is an excellent resource to support undergraduate history and political science survey courses in modern Latin America. It covers all the major topics, political parties, and people commonly taken up in these courses....ease of use and concise, current information make this a recommended title for all undergraduate libraries."-Choice

Author Bio

DIANA KAPISZEWSKI has served as Director for Academic Programs at Georgetown University's Center for Latin American Studies from August, 1996 through August, 2000, and is currently a doctoral student in the Department of Political Science at UC Berkeley. ALEXANDER KAZAN has worked at the Inter-American Development Bank and at the G-7 Group, and contributes articles on foreign affairs to politicallylatino.com. His publications include Social Protection for Equity and Growth, and John Hopkins/Inter-American Development Bank, 2000 (contributing author).