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Political Handbook of the Americas 2008
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This regional handbook covers all of North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. An in-depth introductory essay by CQ Researcher staff writer Peter Katel analyzes the issues, trends, and events that affect the entire Americas. Specific topics include:
* Battle for socioeconomic equality and race relations
* Rural indigenous cultures vs. Urbanization
* Rapidly expanding cities leading to a huge urban underclass
* Dictatorial regimes vs. populism; Authoritarianism vs. Democracy
* Politicization of religion
* Latin American countries relationships with the United States
* Migration to the U.S. and Canada
* Use of coups to gain power
* Legacy of colonial rule, politically and economically
* Wars for independence
* European political systems adapted
* Role of the media and struggles against censorship
* Important political figures such as Che Guevara, Simon
Bolivar, and Fidel Castro
639 pages; ISBN 9781604263794
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