Modern Latin America - Softcover

Skidmore, Thomas E.; Smith, Peter H.; Green, James N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199929238 ISBN 13: 9780199929238

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2013

Synopsis

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.

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About this title

About the Author

Thomas E. Skidmore is Carlos Manuel de Céspedes 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 Simón Bolívar 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).

Review

"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 Albarrán, 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 this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0199929238
• ISBN 13: 9780199929238
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 544