The nineteenth century saw a lengthy and unusually intense conflict between religion and national... Læs mere
Senator Augusto Pinochet was arrested in 1998 in London on the orders of a Spanish judge seeking his extradition for human rights crimes. Here,... Læs mere
Analyzing the changes, continuities, and contradictions characterizing labor politics in Mexico, this book provides an assessment of organized labor's role in contemporary Latin America.
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Assesses George W Bush's presidency in terms of its historical context, first-term record, and second-term prospects. This book... Læs mere
Analyzes the evolution of politics, ideas, and culture in Buenos Aires from 1820-1827, focusing on Rivadavia's period as minister of... Læs mere
The purpose of this book is to indicate the diversity of Amazonian societies and to try to contribute to the extension of the anthropology of Amazonia beyond its traditional limits.