The Dictionary of Contemporary Politics of South America / Edition 1

by Phil Gunson

Overview

First published in 1989, The Dictionary of Contemporary Politics of South America provides a guide to the most important organizations, figures, events and themes in the contemporary politics of South America. The countries covered are Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil, Suriname and Guyana, as well as the French overseas department of French Guiana. Central American and Caribbean affairs are also touched on when they have implications for South American politics.

Taking a broad definition of the term ‘contemporary’, the authors isolate the strands of recent history which have a continual influence on political thinking. Although first published in 1989, this book will be a valuable resource for journalists, students, diplomats, business people, and anyone else who is interested in the politics of this richly diverse continent.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138195110
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/05/2016
Series:	Routledge Revivals: Dictionaries of Contemporary Politics
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

List of Maps; Introduction; Dictionary of Contemporary Politics of South America; List of Entries by Country

Editorial Reviews

A useful and usable reference, compiled by journalists, covering a wide range of political, economic, and social topics. Concise entries, extensively cross-referenced, are helpful in understanding a constantly changing continent. The maps are particularly good. Acidic paper. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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