Encyclopedia of U.S. - Latin American Relations Revised Edition Contributor(s): Leonard, Thomas M. (Author), Buchenau, Jürgen (Author), Longley, Rodney (Author) |
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ISBN: 0872897621 ISBN-13: 9780872897625 Publisher: CQ Press OUR PRICE: $636.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General - Political Science | Reference - Reference | Encyclopedias |
Dewey: 327.730 |
LCCN: 2011051158 |
Physical Information: 5.2" H x 9.2" W x 11.8" (8.10 lbs) 1120 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: No previous work has covered the web of important players, places, and events that have shaped the history of the United States' relations with its neighbors to the south. From the Monroe Doctrine through today's tensions with Latin America's new leftist governments, this history is rich in case studies of diplomatic, economic, and military cooperation and contentiousness. Encyclopedia of U.S.-Latin American Relations is a comprehensive, three-volume, A-to-Z reference featuring more than 800 entries detailing the political, economic, and military interconnections between the United States and the countries of Latin America, including Mexico and the nations in Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Entries cover:
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With expansive coverage of more than 200 years of important and fascinating events, this new work will serve as an important addition to the collections of academic, public, and school libraries serving students and researchers interested in U.S. history and diplomacy, Latin American studies, international relations, and current events. |