{"product_id":"democracy-and-its-discontents-development-interdependence-and-us-policy-in-latin-america-9780847680863","title":"Democracy and Its Discontents Development","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocusing 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA valuable text that broadens our understanding of the hemisphere...certain to be a must read for all those interested in getting a handle on events and trends in the regions. -- Michael J. Kryzanek, Bridgewater State College\u003cbr\u003eProvocative and sound analysis of U.S.-Latin American policy...trenchant and well-documented analyses of Clinton's Haitian policy, the transition to democracy, human rights, the Miami Summit, and economic development, and first-rate studies of El Salvador, NAFTA, Mexico, and Cuba. -- Larman C. Wilson, American University\u003cbr\u003eAn unusually well-informed and well-argued analysis of the most important policy changes that have taken place...fresh light on some old problems in the hemisphere from which no U.S. Administration seems able to escape. -- Peter Hakim, president, InterAmerican Dialogue\u003cbr\u003eIn this wide ranging anthology, rich in detail and historical interpretation, Professor Wiarda analyzes the remarkable transitions and changes in the context of Inter-American affairs. Reviewing concrete cases and specific issues, the author hammers home a fundamental lesson: U.S. hemisphere policy depends on a thorough understanding of the history, political culture and social dynamics of the different societies in the region. -- Viron P. Vaky\u003cbr\u003eHoward Wiarda is now the chronicler of contemporary U.S. Latin American policies.  A title well-earned in two decades of serious independent scholarship unhindered by ideology or the divisions that have so divided our community. -- Edward Marasciulo, Foreign Service Institute\u003cbr\u003eThe articles hang together well...yield insights. * CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003etimely and thought-provoking . . . -- Michael Grow, Ohio University * Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences *","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49528188469591,"sku":"9780847680863","price":60.93,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780847680863.jpg?v=1731870727","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/democracy-and-its-discontents-development-interdependence-and-us-policy-in-latin-america-9780847680863","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}