Latin American and Caribbean Studies

The authors of the more than 30 original essays include many of the world's leading authorities on Latin American history, although British representation is proportionately greater. This is the first Cambridge History to be published chronologically. Coverage is topical as well as geographic: Volume 4's thematic essays on the international economy, labor, international relations, urbanization, industrialization, religion, and culture.

Illustrated with maps and photographs, The Encyclopedia of Latin American Politics covers the current and past political development of Puerto Rico and the 20 independent republics of Central and South America and the Caribbean. Although coverage begins with the independence movements of the late 18th century, the book focuses mainly on the 20th century. Each chapter includes a Country Chart listing relevant economic, political, and social data; a Country Entry section containing 20 to 40 brief entries on important terms, events, and individuals; a list of presidents; and a bibliography. An excellent source of current data and basic historical information on Latin American politics, the book is a valuable research tool for high school and college students and interested public library patrons.

Latin America Profiled covers all the countries of Central and South America, from Mexico to Chile. It profiles critically important economic issues, like Brazil's unprecedented inflation rates under President Juscelino Kubitschek. It further delves into the human rights atrocities that have so plagued the region. Latin America Profiled also details current environmental issues, such as the deforestation of the rain forests and beyond.