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Latin America
Hardcover. The political and economic history of Latin America has been marked by great hopes and even greater disappointments. This book asks why the nations of Latin America have failed to share in the fruits of globalization and highlights the dangers of the turn to economic populism in the region. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JJPR; 3JMC; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 163 x 24. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226184784
- ISBN
- 9780226184784
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 39.37
€ 50.99
€ 39.37
Paperback. The political and economic history of Latin America has been marked by great hopes and even greater disappointments. This book explains why the nations of Latin America have failed to share in the fruits of globalization and highlights the dangers of the turn to economic populism in the region. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; KCP; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226004662
- ISBN
- 9780226004662
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 19.09
€ 19.99
€ 19.09
Hardback. By considering the memories and ideologies of middle-class Argentines who did not get involved in political struggles, this book expands thinking about the era to the larger society that activists and direct victims of state terror were part of and claimed to represent. Num Pages: 376 pages, 73 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSA; 3JJPL; JFSC; JFSL4; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 25. Weight in Grams: 631.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822355960
- ISBN
- 9780822355960
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.23
€ 123.23
Paperback. This book explains why Brazil is taking an increasingly prominent international role, how it conducts and plans its regional and global interactions, and what the South American giant intends to do with its rising international influence. Num Pages: 296 pages, 8 graphs. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 160 x 261 x 28. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9781526107404
- ISBN
- 9781526107404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 6.12
€ 25.99
€ 6.12
hardcover. Two of the most prominent trends in world affairs over the past decade-the projection of American power abroad and high energy prices-have made for some strange bedfellows. Flush with oil revenues, autocratic governments in Venezuela, Iran, and Russia have tried to counter U.S. influence not only in Latin America but around the world. Num Pages: 234 pages, figures; notes; bibliography; index. BIC Classification: 1FBN; 1KBB; 1KLSV; JPS; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Potomac Books Inc United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612340159
- ISBN
- 9781612340159
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.11
€ 33.11
Paperback. A comparative perspective on the way ideas of gender relations and identities shaped the struggle over resources, cultural practices, and political rights that followed the end of slavery in the Atlantic world Editor(s): Scully, Pamela; Paton, Diana. Num Pages: 392 pages, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1H; 1KL; HBJK; HBLL; HBTS; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 23. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Duke University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822335948
- ISBN
- 9780822335948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.46
€ 32.99
€ 29.46
Paperback. Based on an in-depth examination of the Brazillian case, this book argues that we need to rethink important theoretical issues and empirical realities of party systems in the third wave of democratization. Num Pages: 412 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5182 x 3226 x 25. Weight in Grams: 570.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 412
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804730594
- ISBN
- 9780804730594
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 42.15
€ 42.99
€ 42.15
Hardcover. Everyone enjoys the flavourful and piquant foods and refreshing drinks of Mexico. This book includes recipes for: Vegetarian frijoles; Tortilla soup; Chocolate chilli sauce; Pork medallions with salsa; Mushroom filled burritos; Quail in rose petal sauce; Halibut cerviche with olives; Shrimp in tequila sauce; and more. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations (colour). BIC Classification: 1KLCM; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 203 x 28. Weight in Grams: 998.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Skyhorse Publishing
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781628737585
- ISBN
- 9781628737585
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 20.87
€ 20.87
Hardback. The essays in this book analyze and explain the crisis of democratic representation in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Editor(s): Mainwaring, Scott; Bejarano, Ana Maria; Leongomez, Eduardo Pizarro. Num Pages: 384 pages, 41 tables, 9 figures. BIC Classification: 1KLSX; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 27. Weight in Grams: 649.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804752787
- ISBN
- 9780804752787
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.19
€ 97.19
Paperback. Producing more effective governance is the greatest challenge that faces most Latin American democracies - a challenge that involves not only strengthening democratic institutions but also increasing governmental effectiveness. This book addresses why some policies and some countries have been more successful than others in meeting this challenge. Editor(s): Mainwaring, Scott; Scully, Timothy R. Num Pages: 440 pages, 37 tables, 31 figures. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JJPR; 3JM; JFSL4; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 440
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804760850
- ISBN
- 9780804760850
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 39.95
€ 40.99
€ 39.95
Paperback. Focusing primarily on recent South American cases, "Issues in Democratic Consolidation" examines some of the difficulties of constructing consolidated democracies and provides a critical examination of the major issues involved. Editor(s): Mainwaring, Scott; etc.; O'Donnell, Guillermo (Academic Director, the Kellog Institute and Helen Kellogg Professor of Government and Sociology); Valenzuela, J. Samuel (Professor and Chair of Sociology, and Senior Fellow, the Kellogg Institute, USA). Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLS; JPHV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268012113
- ISBN
- 9780268012113
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.55
€ 36.99
€ 35.55
Paperback. Offering an overview of Christian Democracy in Latin America, this book examines the Christian Democratic organizations of Chilie and Mexico, which are still major parties today. The concluding section analyzes the demise of formerly significant Christian Democratic parties. Editor(s): Mainwaring, Scott; Scully, Timothy R. Num Pages: 424 pages, 38 tables, 11 illustrations, 4 maps, bibliographical references, index. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JJH; 3JJP; HRC; JHBA; JPHV; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804745987
- ISBN
- 9780804745987
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 42.35
€ 42.99
€ 42.35
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; JHM; KCA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 225 x 187 x 20. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742534919
- ISBN
- 9780742534919
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 81.81
€ 81.81
Hardcover. Draws on thirty-five years of fieldwork (1965-1990) in the region to present a masterful ethnographic historical account of how nine communities in the Oaxaca Valley have striven to maintain land, livelihood, and civility in the face of transformational and cumulative change across five centuries. Series: Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long Series in Latin American & Latino Art & Culture. Num Pages: 403 pages, 62 b&w photos, 7 maps, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; JFC; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 814. Weight in Grams: 726.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292754768
- ISBN
- 9780292754768
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.10
€ 86.10
Paperback. From the sweaty summer days of a junky's nightmare to the bittersweet success of true surrender and emergence into a new way of life, Border Junkies paints a searing, first-hand portrait of addiction, poverty, and recovery on the U.S.-Mexico border Series: Inter-America Series. Num Pages: 246 pages, 26 b&w photos in section. BIC Classification: 1KBBSX; 1KLCM; JFFA; JFFH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 228 x 21. Weight in Grams: 418.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292726833
- ISBN
- 9780292726833
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.93
€ 26.99
€ 26.93
Hardback. This text looks at the legendary puquios of Nasca, the underground aqueduct system built by Incans which is arguably responsible for this strange abundance of water. Num Pages: 192 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1KLSR; JFC; RNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Lexington Books United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780739106419
- ISBN
- 9780739106419
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 152.83
€ 152.83
Paperback. Highlights nearly 100 species of plants and animals that were significant to the ancient Maya and that continue to inhabit the Maya region. Illustrator(s): Chab-Medina, Juan C. Num Pages: 400 pages, 123 line drawings, 3 maps, 5 figures, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; JFSL9; JHM; PST; PSV; WN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 608.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292777606
- ISBN
- 9780292777606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 34.82
€ 38.99
€ 34.82
paperback. Editor(s): Bauer, Brian S. Translator(s): Bauer, Brian S.; Smith, Vania. Series: Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long Series in Latin American & Latino Art & Culture. Num Pages: 284 pages, 63 figures. BIC Classification: 1KLS; HBJK; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292714854
- ISBN
- 9780292714854
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 33.59
€ 34.99
€ 33.59
Paperback. Colombia Travel Guide - Expert holiday and travel advice on everything from Bogota cuisine and accommodation to rainforest walks, national parks and birdwatching. Also covering suggested itineraries, Amazon wildlife guide, historic archaeological sites, Cartagena, Medellin, Los Llanos, Leticia, San Andres Archipelago, indigenous people and culture. Series: Bradt Travel Guides. Num Pages: 520 pages, colour illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1KLSC; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 216 x 27. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Publisher
- Bradt Travel Guides
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 3rd edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841629216
- ISBN
- 9781841629216
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 25.82
€ 29.99
€ 25.82
Paperback. Panama Travel Guide - Travel information and advice including Panama City hotels and restaurants, arts and culture, museums and galleries, Panama Canal and cruises. Also featuring national parks and reserves, music festivals, beaches, Kuna Yala, Bocas del Toro, birdwatching, indigenous peoples and traditions, activities like trekking and fishing. Series: Bradt Travel Guides. Num Pages: 368 pages, 16pp colour photos & 31 maps. BIC Classification: 1KLCP; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 136 x 17. Weight in Grams: 434. Series: Bradt Travel Guides. 368 pages, 16pp colour photos & 31 maps. Fully updated, this is the second edition of Bradt's Panama. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KLCP; WTH. Dimension: 216 x 136 x 17. Weight: 430.
- Publisher
- Bradt Travel Guides
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781841622606
- ISBN
- 9781841622606
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 19.34
€ 23.99
€ 19.34