{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-argentina-9780816077960","title":"A Brief History of Argentina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"... concise and interesting accounts of the history of ... Argentina ... most appropriate for university collections and could be used as a textbook for undergraduate classes in Latin American studies.\" ---American Reference Books Annual  \"The book provides an unusual and noteworthy blend of narrative detail with a broad analytical framework ... Recommended ...\" ---Choice  Argentina has a population that ranks among the most educated and skilled in Latin America  and its middle class has historically been large and politically engaged. Yet Argentina remains mired in economic instability  chronic unemployment  strict class divisions  and political corruption. Still  Argentines refuse to accept their current conditions. There has been a continuous effort to address the injustices and tyranny that occurred during the Dirty War (1976-83) and the two-decade silence that followed the military dictatorship. Additionally  in a significant demonstration of progress  October 2007 marked the first time a woman was elected president.  Continuing where the first edition ended and spanning more than 12 000 years of history  A Brief History of Argentina  Second Edition thoroughly and comprehensively explores the countrys obstacles and triumphs and discusses how they will affect Argentinas future.  Basic facts  a chronology  a bibliography  and a list of suggested reading make up the appendixes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665844920373,"sku":"ByrdShop_0816077967","price":104.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780816077960.jpg?v=1782409892","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-argentina-9780816077960","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}