Latin America: Its Problems and Its Promise: A Multidisciplinary Introduction

Latin America: Its Problems and Its Promise: A Multidisciplinary Introduction by Knippers Black, Jan. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780813344003.

Now in a fifth edition, Latin America has been updated to reflect the regions growing optimism as economies stabilize, trade diversifies, and political systems become more participatory. This multidisciplinary survey of Latin American history, politics, and society features invited contributions from authorities in a variety of fields. New sections address current events including deforestation in Costa Rica and Brazil, emerging social movements, Ecuadors new constitution, and Obamas stated objectives to repair U.S. relations with the region. In addition, key topics (such as women and Latin American politics, socialist governments and anti-American sentiment, Argentinas deteriorating economy, and Colombias struggle with military and narcotics issues) receive expanded and revitalized treatment. Other updated material covers outcomes of recent elections in Bolivia, Brazil, and Nicaragua, among others. Through a hybrid thematic and regional organization, this text provides an essential foundation for introductory courses on Latin America.