Colombia: Democracy Under Assault, Second Edition

History

Kline, Harvey F.

Americas

Routledge

Colombia is the fourth largest country in South America and one of the continent’s most populous nations. It has substantial oil reserves and is a major producer of gold, silver, emeralds, platinum, and coal, along with a significant number of natural resources. Colombia has also been ravaged by a decades-long violent conflict involving outlawed armed groups, drug cartels, and gross violations of human rights. Recently the country has made some progress towards improving security, and President Santos has pledged to continue to improve security by passing laws to strengthen the judicial system; a reform of the manner of distributing royalties paid by mining and petroleum companies; and a tougher law against corruption. The Historical Dictionary of Colombia covers the history of Colombia through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and a bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Colombia.

Historical Dictionary of Colombia (Historical Dictionaries of the Americas)

Scarecrow Press

Book by Wiarda, Howard J., Kline, Harvey F., *, Editors

Latin American Politics And Development: Second Edition, Fully Revised And Updated

Wiarda, Howard J.

EDITORS

Westview Press

"For over thirty years Latin American Politics and Development has kept instructors and students abreast of current affairs in Latin America. Now in its eighth edition, this definitive text has been updated throughout and features contributions from experts in the field, including twenty entirely new chapters on Central America and the Caribbean, and South America. The new material addresses Venezuela after the death of Hugh Chz, Mexico and the continuing drug war, Cuba as Ra

Latin American Politics And Development: Third Edition

"For over thirty years Latin American Politics and Development has kept instructors and students abreast of current affairs in Latin America. Now in its eighth edition, this definitive text has been updated throughout and features contributions from experts in the field, including twenty entirely new chapters on Central America and the Caribbean, and South America. The new material addresses Venezuela after the death of Hugh Chz, Mexico and the continuing drug war, Cuba as Ra

Latin American Politics And Development

The second edition of this comprehensive country profile begins with a discussion of the blend of Andean and Caribbean characteristics that defines Colombia, particularly in its geography, demography, and social structure. The author then presents a detailed political history that extends from before the arrival of the Spanish, including a portrait of early Amerindian populations, and continues through the turbulence of guerrilla, drug, and paramilitary violence in the 1980s and constitutional reforms of the 1990s. Kline argues that Colombia is now conscientiously attempting to alter historical patterns that have led it to play a key role in the international drug trade and to lead the world in the rate of homicides. A chapter on the economy offers a historical analysis of its evolution and examines economic and trade policies of recent presidents. Finally, the author looks at the international dimension of Colombian politics, especially its long-standing relationship with the United States and its increasingly important regional ties.

Colombia: Democracy Under Assault, Second Edition (NATIONS OF THE MODERN WORLD: LATIN AMERICA)

Covers all Latin American countries and provides a superb introduction to the area as a whole. 
Latin American Politics and Development is the leading textbook in its field over the past 20 years. The only text organized on a country-by-country basis that represents all Latin American countries, it thus offers instructors maximum flexibility in organizing courses. Furthermore, each of its chapters is written by a well-known specialist. The Fifth Edition is thoroughly revised and updated for enhanced coverage of topical issues, including women's and indigenous social movements, the consolidation of democracy, and the political consequences of economic regionalism (such as NAFTA and MERCOSUR). 
The Fifth Edition of this highly regarded text has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the complex political and economic developments that have occured in Latin America over the past five years. The revision includes new introductory and concluding chapters, several chapters by authors new to the volume, and updated chapters on each country in the region. 
Wiarda and Kline emphasize the trend toward democratization, and democracy's problems, as the organizing theme of the book, covering pressing issues such as economic reform, globalization, political unrest, and the international drug trade. Wiarda and Kline organize their analysis around Latin America's distinct background and position in world politics and the world economy. They also describe patterns of political development, the dynamics of political behavior, institutions and public policy, and the constant tension between those who favor a political regime in keeping with the authoritarian past, and those who prefer a Latin American version of democracy.

Latin American Politics and Development

An Introduction To Latin American Politics And Development

This volume offers a concise overview of the political factors that condition social and economic development in Latin America. It draws upon (and augments) the introductory chapters of Wiarda and Kline's highly successful Latin American Politics and Development , Fifth Edition, while omitting the larger book's comprehensive array of country-by-country chapters. An Introduction to Latin American Politics and Development is thus an incisive survey that serves as essential reading in courses or seminars in the politics, development, transitions to democracy, and social change of Latin America and the Caribbean. It can stand alone as a text or be used in conjunction with readings on selected countries or cases.

The only text organized on a country-by-country basis that represents all Latin American countries, Latin American Politics and Development offers instructors maximum flexibility in organizing courses.

Wiarda, Howard

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Colombia: Democracy Under Assault, Second Edition

Historical Dictionary of Colombia (Historical Dictionaries of the Americas)

Latin American Politics And Development: Second Edition, Fully Revised And Updated

Latin American Politics And Development: Second Edition, Fully Revised And Updated

Latin American Politics And Development: Third Edition

Latin American Politics And Development

Colombia: Democracy Under Assault, Second Edition (NATIONS OF THE MODERN WORLD: LATIN AMERICA)

Latin American Politics and Development

An Introduction To Latin American Politics And Development

Latin American Politics and Development