Neighborly Adversaries: Readings in U.S.–Latin American Relations - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1442226463 ISBN 13: 9781442226463

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2015

Synopsis

The history of U.S.–Latin American relations has been characterized by a complex fusion of tensions, collaboration, misperceptions, and intervention. Offering a balanced and interdisciplinary interpretation, this comprehensive reader traces the often-troubled relationship from the beginnings of the nineteenth century to the presidency of Barack Obama. Completely revised and updated, this third edition includes original essays on critically important issues such as immigration, the environment, and the Obama administration’s policy toward the region. In addition to this added policy section, another new section explores cultural issues such as tourism, soccer, and the media.

The readings are framed by the editors’ opening chapter on the history of the relationship, introductory essays for each of the seven parts, and abstracts for each selection. Students who use this book will learn that U.S.–Latin American relations have been deeply influenced by dynamic, continuously evolving scholarly interpretations in both hemispheres. Sixteen years after the first edition was published, the editors are more optimistic as the hemisphere unites around trade, culture, tourism and an evolving mutual appreciation. Methodologically interdisciplinary, yet comparative and historical in organization and structure, this text will benefit all readers interested in the rich historical, social, and political “American” relationship.

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From the Back Cover

— Abraham F. Lowenthal, emeritus, University of Southern California; founding director, the Inter-American Dialogue and the Latin American Program of the Wilson Center
— Bulletin of Latin American Research

Philip S. Foner
Frank O. Mora
Andrew Paxman
Elihu Root
Michael J. LaRosa is associate professor of history at Rhodes College.
Frank O. Morais director of the Latin American and Caribbean Center and professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University.

About the Author

Michael J. LaRosa is associate professor of history at Rhodes College.

Frank O. Mora is director of the Latin American and Caribbean Center and professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1442226463
• ISBN 13: 9781442226463
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 390
• Editor: LaRosa Rhodes College Michael J., Mora Frank O.