An Introduction to Latin American Politics and Development

by Howard J. Wiarda

Overview

This book is used as an introductory text in courses or seminars in Latin American politics, Latin American development, comparative politics, Third World politics, transitions to democracy, globalization, politics of developing areas, and social change.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367007416
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/22/2019
Pages:	244
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

HOWARD J.WIARDA is the Dean Rusk Professor of International Relations and Founding Head of the Department of International Affairs at the University of Georgia, USA.

Table of Contents

Preface — The Context of Latin American Politics — The Pattern of Historical Development — Changing Political Culture — Class, Social Structure, Social Change — Interest Groups — Political Parties — Government Machinery, the Role of the State, and Public Policy — The Struggle for Democracy in Latin America — Conclusion: Democracy in Latin America

Editorial Reviews

The authors' more lengthy , fifth edition, with its country-by-country chapters, is intended as a companion to the overview provided in this volume. Here, the chapters are organized thematically by the following topics: the context of Latin American politics; the patterns of historical development; the changing political culture; class, social structure, and social change; interest groups; political parties; government machinery, the role of the state, and public policy; the struggle for democracy; and democracy and the future. The authors teach Latin American Studies, Wiarda at the U. of Massachusetts at Amherst, Kline at the U. of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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