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Hardcover. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the emergence of left-wing politics in two of the largest South American nations: Argentina and Brazil. It looks in particular at the transformation of democracy seen as "point of arrival" into democracy seen as an unending struggle for greater equality. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSA; 1KLSB; JPFF; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 144 x 218 x 20. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137395016
- ISBN
- 9781137395016
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.36
€ 66.36
Paperback. Focusing on development, breakthroughs and setbacks to democracy in Latin America, this work examines US-Latin American relations. It emphasises the importance of recognising that concepts such as "democracy", "rights" and "constitutionalism" have different meanings in the US and Latin America. Num Pages: 336 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 1KLC; 1KLS; JPHV; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 147 x 20. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780847680863
- ISBN
- 9780847680863
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 84.01
€ 84.01
Paperback. Although inequality in Latin America ranks among the worst in the world, it has notably declined over the years, offset by improvements in health care and education, enhanced programs for social assistance, and increases in the minimum wage. The author argues that the resurgence of democracy in Latin America is key to this change. Num Pages: 336 pages, 12 figures, 36 tables. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFFJ; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226356532
- ISBN
- 9780226356532
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 31.82
€ 40.99
€ 31.82
Paperback. A study of the emergence of democracy in Latin America. It shows that traditional theories of democratization fall short in explaining this phenomenon. It argues that democracy can be far more inclusive and can rely on a sphere of autonomous association and argument by citizens. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; JPF; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 11. Weight in Grams: 28.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691090887
- ISBN
- 9780691090887
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 38.20
€ 52.99
€ 38.20
Hardcover. This book explains some of the ways in which deteriorated socioeconomic conditions (inequality in particular) and institutional limitations (corruption, electoral exclusion, and a weak rule of law, among others) affect political stability in extremely unequal developing countries, like Mexico, where democracy is not yet fully consolidated. Num Pages: 235 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; JFFA; JPH; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 128 x 18. Weight in Grams: 402.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137263025
- ISBN
- 9781137263025
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.50
€ 66.50
Paperback. Democracy in Latin America provides an in-depth and accessible survey of processes of democratization in Latin America from 1900 to the present. In clear and jargon-free prose, acclaimed author Peter H. Smith examines the origins and evolution of democracy in Latin America. Num Pages: 416 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KL; JPB; JPF; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 208 x 20. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190611347
- ISBN
- 9780190611347
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 131.28
€ 131.28
hardcover. Events such as the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement have made it imperative for students to grasp the history and possible directions of Latin American political change. This title gives readers both the background and the analytical models necessary for an accurate understanding of this area. Editor(s): Camp, Roderic A. Series: Jaguar Books on Latin America. Num Pages: 296 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; GTF; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 181 x 28. Weight in Grams: 585.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Scholarly Resources Inc.,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780842025126
- ISBN
- 9780842025126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.06
€ 147.06
Paperback. Focuses on the development of democratic life in Mexico and Peru from independence to the late 1890s. The author traces the emergence of hundreds of political, economic, and civic associations run by citizens in both nations and shows how they became models of and for democracy in the face of dictatorship and immense economic hardship. Series: Morality and Society Series. Num Pages: 488 pages, 9 maps, 19 figures, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; JPHV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 658.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 488
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226101415
- ISBN
- 9780226101415
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 29.91
€ 36.99
€ 29.91
Hardcover. Drawing on a wealth of archival research, Carlos A. Forment demonstrates how citizens of Latin America established strong democratic traditions in their countries through the practice of democracy in their everyday lives. Series: Morality and Society Series. Num Pages: 456 pages, 9 maps, 19 figures, 11 tables. BIC Classification: 1KL; 3JF; 3JH; HBJK; HBLH; HBLL; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 167 x 33. Weight in Grams: 774.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226257150
- ISBN
- 9780226257150
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 58.77€ 50.94
€ 58.77
€ 50.94
Hardback. Latin America has seen a great extension of democratic government over the past twenty years. However democratisation has proved problematic in a number of ways: many Latin American countries have seen little per capita growth; poverty has increased; and political crises have often recurred. Num Pages: 232 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1KL; GTB; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745627595
- ISBN
- 9780745627595
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.61
€ 79.61
Hardback. Until the late 1980s, there were very few democratically elected governments in the developing world. These areas were characterized by a range of authoritarian regimes from military administrations to one--party dictatorships. Num Pages: 256 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1H; 1KL; 1QFG; GTF; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 492.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745621418
- ISBN
- 9780745621418
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.61
€ 79.61
Paperback. Until the late 1980s, there were very few democratically elected governments in the developing world. These areas were characterized by a range of authoritarian regimes from military administrations to one--party dictatorships. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1H; 1KL; 1QFG; GTF; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745621425
- ISBN
- 9780745621425
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.04
€ 26.04
Hardback. This book carves out a new area of democratisation studies by analysing the transnational dimension and the role of non state actors across three different geographical regions. Chapters use data from Europe, Africa and Latin America. Editor(s): Grugel, Jean. Series: Routledge/ECPR Studies in European Political Science. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1H; 1KL; JPA; JPHV; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 170 x 242 x 11. Weight in Grams: 448. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- KI20001111
- ISBN
- 9780415192026
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. Library markings to spine, with usual markings inside. However, remains in a good to very good condition
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Univ of Miami North South Center Pr
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- SKU
- KLJ0006521
- ISBN
- 9781560007210
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
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€ 36.59
€ 40.99
€ 36.59
Traces the early origins of organizing in the decades following the US-Mexican War, when Mexicans in the Southwest established mutualista associations for their protection. Further, she traces the ways in which these efforts have been invoked by contemporary Latino civil rights leaders. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1KLCM; BGH; JFFN; JFSL4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Texas A & M University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781623491284
- ISBN
- 9781623491284
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.97
€ 39.97
Hardback. This book analyzes in a comparative perspective the causes, the modalities and the prospects of political changes in three regions: Southern Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia. Editor(s): Ethier, Diane. Series: Macmillan International Political Economy S. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DS; 1FM; 1KLC; 1KLS; JPH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333521281
- ISBN
- 9780333521281
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.24
€ 128.24
Hardcover. This text addresses many issues of development, democratization and civil society in countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America against the background of theoretical introductions and comparisons with the Swedish historical experience of democratizations. Series: Macmillan International Political Economy S. Num Pages: 309 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DNS; 1F; 1H; 1KLS; 1QFG; GTF; JPA; JPHV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333717295
- ISBN
- 9780333717295
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.68
€ 194.68
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781403984067
- ISBN
- 9781403984067
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.25
€ 67.25
Paperback. At the end of WWII, several Latin American countries seemed to be ready for industrialization. Instead, they found that they had exchanged old forms of economic dependence for a new kind of dependency on the international capitalism of multinational corporations. This book offers an analysis of the economic development of Latin America. Translator(s): Urquidi, Marjory Mattingly. Num Pages: 227 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; GTF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 142 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 364.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520035270
- ISBN
- 9780520035270
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 25.06
€ 33.99
€ 25.06
Paperback. Detailing the dynamics of North America's power relations, Dependent America? is a fitting conclusion to Clarkson's celebrated trilogy on the contradictory qualities of its regionalism - asymmetrical economic integration, thickened borders, and emasculated governance. Num Pages: 352 pages, 11 Figures. BIC Classification: 1KB; 1KLCM; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 150 x 23. Weight in Grams: 554.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442612778
- ISBN
- 9781442612778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 39.95
€ 43.99
€ 39.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1KJD; 1KLCR; JFFA; JPQB; KCF; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 349.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780271020280
- ISBN
- 9780271020280
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 34.64
€ 43.99
€ 34.64
Hardcover. Editor(s): Boschi, Renato; Santana, Carlos Henrique. Series: Anthem Other Canon Economics. Num Pages: 336 pages, 38+ figures and tables. BIC Classification: 1DF; 1DV; 1KLS; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 590.
- Publisher
- Anthem Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857284402
- ISBN
- 9780857284402
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 140.10
€ 140.10
Hardcover. Since the mid-1970s, the tropical savanna, known as Cerrado, has been transformed into one of the world's largest grain-growing regions. This book explores how and by what Brazil achieved inclusive and sustainable growth in the Cerrado. Editor(s): Hosono, Akio; Magno Campos da Rocha, Carlos; Hongo, Yutaka. Num Pages: 257 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; KCM; KNAC; RNF; TVF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 193 x 264 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137431349
- ISBN
- 9781137431349
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.04
€ 161.04