Latin America since Independence av Alexander Dawson

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<P>Now in its third edition, <I>Latin America since Independence</I> explores the region''s rich and diverse history through carefully selected stories, primary source documents, maps, and tables that offer a diverse approach to dominant historical narratives. </P><P></P><P>While histories of the "other" Americas often link disparate histories through revolutionary or tragic narratives, this text begins with the assumption that our efforts to imagine a common past for nearly thirty countries are deeply problematic. Without losing sight of chronology or regional trends, the book offers a distinctive conceptualization of the region as a diverse social landscape with a multiplicity of peoples and voices. Each chapter introduces students to a specific historical issue, which in turn raises questions about the history of the Americas as a whole. Key themes include:</P><P></P><UL><UL><P></P></UL><LI>Race and Citizenship </LI><UL><P></P><P></P></UL><LI>Inequality and Economic Development </LI