Latin America Profiled covers all the countries of Central and South America, from Mexico to Chile. It profiles critically important economic issues, like Brazil's unprecedented inflation rates under President Juscelino Kubitschek. It further delves into the human rights atrocities that have so plagued the region. Latin America Profiled also details current environmental issues, such as the deforestation of the rain forests and beyond.
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BARRY TURNER is the seventh editor in The Statesman's Yearbook's 136-year history. He has been a full-time writer for twenty years, and has worked as a journalist and broadcaster in the fields of politics, biography, travel, and education. His recent books include When Daddy Came Home - which was serialised in the Sunday Times, The Winter that Changed the World, and the Writer's Handbook and Writer's Companion. He is a member of the management committee and council of the Society of Authors, and has a PhD in political history.
"This work gives succint, comtemporary overviews of the Latin American countries and would be useful in general reference collections..." -- Choice
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paperback. Condition: Good. This fact-packed volume presents a clear statistical portrait of Latin America, covering population, trade, industry, education, and key development indicators. Designed for easy comparison across countries, itās a practical tool for study, analysis, or professional use. Ideal for readers who value accurate, well-organised reference data. Ex Library. Seller Inventory # mon0001642760
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