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Trade ReviewTalons of the Eagle is one of the best introductions to the history of LA-US relations available. It's organization and narrative style [are particular strengths], and it gives a political science approach that is digestible for those not steeped in the field." * Andrew J. Schlewitz, Grand Valley State University *
This is the single strongest text on the U.S. Latin American relationship. It is beautifully written, contains careful, balanced argumentation, engages all of the most important scholarship in the field, and admirably balances breadth with depth. Its historiography is especially impressive and provides an absolutely first rate guide to the development and evolution of the relationship." * Juan D. Lindau, Colorado College *
[This text offers] an excellent historical overview of US-Latin American relations. The value of this book [in particular] is the historical analysis it provides. * Paul Posner, Clark University *
This book sets the standard on this topic." * Dexter Boniface, Rollins College *
Table of ContentsCONTENTS Preface Introduction: Global Politics and U.S.-Latin American Relations PART I: The Imperial Era 1. The European Game 2. The Gospel of Democracy 3. Latin America: Responses to Imperialism 4. Mr. Roosevelt's Neighborhood PART II: The Cold War 5. Closing Ranks 6. Making Friends 7. Crushing Enemies 8. Latin America: Fighting the Cold War PART III: Globalization and War 9. Hegemony and Geoeconomics 10. Latin America: Playing the Geoeconomic Game 11. Post 9/11: The War on Terror 12. Latin America: Seizing Opportunities PART IV: THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO 13. Dilemmas of Immigration 14. Drug Trafficking, Drug Wars 15. Tales of Two Presidents Retrospect: Structure and Change in U.S.-Latin American Relations Epilogue A Guide to Further Reading
