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Understanding Contemporary Latin America, 5th ed. (Understanding: Introductions to the States and Regions of the Contemporary World) Paperback – February 22, 2022

by Henry (Chip) Carey (Editor)
3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
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"An excellent undergraduate text, covering critical subjects that students need to know about this region. The chapters break the monotony of traditional textbooks.… I especially welcome the new chapter on violence and corruption, an important subject for understanding Latin America today." ―Cristina Escobar, Temple University

Praise for previous editions:

"Provides students with a broad, thorough, and accessible introduction to a fascinating region." ―Raul L. Madrid, University of Texas at Austin

"Masterfully unravels many issues facing Latin America today to enrich our understanding of its complex dynamics."―Cynthia Chavez Metoyer, California State University, San Marcos

This new edition of Understanding Contemporary Latin America, the first under the editorship of Henry (Chip) Carey, reflects the many changes that have occurred in the region in the decade since the previous edition was published. An entirely new chapter on crime and security, along with new treatments of such classic subjects as geography, history, politics, economics, international relations, and more, make for an unparalleled introduction to the complexities of Latin America today.
CONTENTS:
  • Introducing Latin America―H.(C.) Carey and S.M. Mitchell.
  • A Geographic Preface―M. Price.
  • The Historical Context―R. De La Pedraja.
  • Politics―S.A. McConnell.
  • Crime and Security―M. Ungar.
  • Economies―S.G. McKinney.
  • International Relations―C. Fraser.
  • Environmental Challenges―J. Chase and S.E. Place.
  • Social, Political, and Cultural Identities―K.A. Yelvington.
  • The Roles of Women―S. Tiano and M. Shea.
  • Education―F.M. Reimers.
  • Religion―H. Stewart-Gambino.
  • The Arts―D.H. Bost, A. Lozano-Alonso, and D. Marcus.
  • Looking Forward―H.(C.) Carey and K. Barrett.
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  1. Print length
    529 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.
  4. Publication date
    February 22, 2022
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1626379777
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1626379770
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Henry (Chip) Carey is associate professor of political science at Georgia State University.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.; 5th edition (February 22, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 529 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1626379777
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1626379770
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.59 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 9 inches
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