Latin American politics and society : a comparative and historical analysis.
| Autor: | Munck, Gerardo L. (Gerardo Luis), 1958-, author |
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| Další autoři: |
Luna, Juan Pablo, author
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Informace o vydání: | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2022. |
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| Druh dokumentu: | Online; Non-fiction; Electronic document |
| Abstrakt: | Summary: Taking a fresh thematic approach to politics and society in Latin America, this introductory textbook analyzes the region's past and present in an accessible and engaging style well-suited to undergraduate students. The book provides historical insights into modern states and critical issues they are facing, with insightful analyses that are supported by empirical data, maps and timelines. Drawing upon cutting-edge research, the text considers critical topics relevant to all countries within the region such as the expansion of democracy and citizenship rights and responses to human rights abuses, corruption, and violence. Each richly illustrated chapter contains a compelling and cohesive narrative, followed by thought-provoking questions and further reading suggestions, making this text a vital resource for anyone encountering the complexities of Latin American politics for the first time in their studies. |
| Databáze: | Vybrané kolekce e-knih |
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