Popular Adult Titles: Political Science - Latin America

**Ante el desastre inminente ISBN/Cat.# 9706610146
Miguel de Mora, Juan
Mexico, 1998
163 pages
$8.95
Before the Imminent Downfall contains a unique perspective on the Mexican political crisis from a recognized scholar. De Mora criticizes both the Mexican goverment and the Zapatistas for vying for power without addressing the needs of the indigenous population, and the public at large.
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**Breviario político de la globalización ISBN/Cat.# 9683663206
Orozco, José Luis & Dávila, C.
Mexico, 1997
480 pages
$15.95
This Political Abstract of Globalization is an informative and critical compilation of essays on the aspects of globalization, its meanings and effects, from multiple perspectives. The book offers a different essay for each specific subject or element of globalization, such as liberalism, world economy, the state, ideology, global strategy, and post-modernity. A clear, intelligent reference with works from a number of different respected contributors.
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**Constancia hidalguense ISBN/Cat.# 970051045X
Granados Chapa, Miguel Angel
Mexico, 1999
411 pages
$18.95
This book contains thirty years (1968-1998) of articles written by the acclaimed journalist about the state of Hidalgo. A fine overview of key moments in Mexican regional politics and history.
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Detrás de la masacre: Aguas Blancas, Guerrero y la guerrilla ISBN/Cat.# 9684098510
Zepeda, Felipe Victoria
Mexico, 1996
247 pages
$20.95
Behind the Massacre: Aguas Blancas, Guerrero, and the Guerillas. A controversial, in-depth analysis of the June 1995 armed uprising that took place in Aguas Blancas, state of Guerrero, Mexico: the political and economic causes and ramifications, and who is to blame. With black-and-white photos.
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Escritos políticos ISBN/Cat.# 9684521219
Bolívar, Simón
Mexico, 1986
214 pages
$10.95
Latin American statesman Simón Bolívar's Political Writings.
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**Fabricantes de miseria ISBN/Cat.# 9681103297
Apuleyo Mendoza, Plinio
Spain, 1998
317 pages
$17.95
Manufacturers of Misery is a critical examination of the causes and perpetuators of poverty in Latin America. Subjects include a holistic look at politics, the military, and universities in Latin America. The authors examine the motives and methods of many institutions and groups that have special economic, ideological interests in the region.
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Gabinete en México, El: Revisión histórica y propuestas de discusión ISBN/Cat.# 9686321578
Massieu, Armando Ruiz
Mexico, 1996
378 pages
$18.95
The Cabinet in Mexico: Historical Revision and Proposals for Discussion. A detailed and critical look at the conduct and unfulfilled obligations, throughout Mexico's history, of that country's presidential advisors.
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**Insurrecciones de los pueblos indios en México, Las ISBN/Cat.# 08141322560001
Mendoza, Victor Campa
Mexico, 1999
468 pages
$24.95
In this in-depth historical narrative, The Insurrections of Indian Villages in Mexico we find a detailed account of The Mexican Indians' acculturation from the colonization of Mexico, the advent of Christianity and the Zapatista rebellion in Chiapas. A fully indexed and illustrated first edition.
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Manual del perfecto idiota latinoamericano ISBN/Cat.# 8401011450
varios
Spain, 1998
394 pages
$14.95
Handbookl for the Perfect Latin American Idiot is a best-selling, polemical critique of contemporary leftism in Latin America. No holds are barred as these conservative commentators take on such popular figures as Ché Guevara, Eduardo Galeano, and (of course) Fidel Castro. The book challenges Latin American writers, scholars, and politicians to reevaluate the commonly purported idea that Latin America has been victimized throughout history. Essays cover topics such as nationalism, poverty, and violence.
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**Marcos, la genial impostura ISBN/Cat.# 9681904346
Grange, Bertrand de la
Mexico, 1998
472 pages
$20.95
Marcos, the Genial Fraud is an interesting look at Subcomandante Marcos, the self-proclaimed spokesperson for the Zapatistas in Mexico. The book explores this intriguing man, and poses questions seldom asked regarding his intentions, as well as the ethical and political implications of the movement.
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Nueve presidentes civiles en el poder: De Miguel Alemán a Ernesto Zedillo ISBN/Cat.# 9684097743
Castillo Mena, Ignacio
Mexico, 1996
140 pages
$10.95
An up-to-date historical-political examination of the administrations of Nine Mexican Presidents from Miguel Alemán to Ernesto Zedillo.
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**Papa y Fidel, El: Qué futuro espera a América Latina ISBN/Cat.# 9700510506
Miná, Gianni
Mexico, 1999
367 pages
$14.95
The Pope and Fidel examines the social and political implications of the January 1998 Papal visit to Cuba. It contains a number of essays and articles by esteemed men of the church and journalists who closely followed the event. Includes black-and-white photographs.
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Pensamiento político de Octavio Paz, El ISBN/Cat.# 9688564532
Rodríguez Ledesma, Xavier
Mexico, 1996
557 pages
$24.95
The Political Thought of Octavio Paz. An extraordinary look at the political writings of Mexico's Nobel Prize winning author and their implications.
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Tiempo contado ISBN/Cat.# 968632187X
Krauze, Enrique
Mexico, 1996
274 pages
$15.95
Borrowed Time. A thought-provoking examination of Mexico's political stagnation and resistance to change in the face of increased demand for democracy on the part of the public at large.
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