University Titles: Political Science - Latin America

Límite de la civilización industrial, El: Perspectivas latinoamericanas... ISBN/Cat.# 9803170813
Lander, Edgardo
Venezuela, 1995
137 pages
$28.95
The Limit of Industrial Civilization: Latin American Perspectives collects essays by some of the best known sociopolitical writers in Latin America. Stresses the need for a balance between modern technology and the environment.
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Liberalismo autoritario: Las contradicciones del sistma político mexicano ISBN/Cat.# 9686321241
Meyer, Lorenzo
Mexico, 1996
282 pages
$18.95
Authoritarian Liberalism: The Contradictions of the Mexican Political System. A fascinating analysis of Mexico's two-faced governing bodies, policies, and procedures.
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Más allá del derrumbe ISBN/Cat.# 9682319358
Vargas Lozano, Gabriel
Mexico, 1994
146 pages
$24.95
Beyond the Fall. A fascinating examination of the history and future of Marxism, socialism, and capitalist democracy in Latin America and the world.
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**México: Estabilización y cambio estructural 1982-1988 ISBN/Cat.# 9702000408
Mota, Sergio
Mexico, 1998
158 pages
$17.95
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México: Una agenda para fin de siglo ISBN/Cat.# 9683649408
Aziz Nassif, Alberto
Mexico, 1996
243 pages
$12.95
Mexico: An Agenda for Century's End. Constructive proposals designed to foster Mexico's political, social, and economic growth and health.
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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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**Memoria de la izquierda ISBN/Cat.# 968493324X
Woldenberg, Jose
Mexico, 1998
309 pages
$22.95
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Modernidad y política: Izquierda, individuo y democracía ISBN/Cat.# 9803170791
Flores d'Arcais, Paolo
Venezuela, 1995
240 pages
$32.95
Modernity and Politics: The Left, the Individual, and Democracy is a collection of articles published in the '80s that address the role of the individual in modern society, and the dilemma of self-expression in a culture where our social and economic roles are so rigidly predetermined.
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Movimientos sociales y política: La década de los ochenta en latinoamérica ISBN/Cat.# 9682319536
Calderón, Fernando
Mexico, 1995
132 pages
$17.95
Political and Social Movements: Latin America in the 1980s examines the many changes that occurred in Latin America in the '80s, including increased democratization and economic restructuring.
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Nación y pueblos indios en el neoliberalismo ISBN/Cat.# 9688564222
López y Rivas, Gilberto
Mexico, 1995
171 pages
$8.95
The Nation and Indigenous People Under Neoliberalism examines the relevancy of the nation-state under the onslaught of globalization, and uses the Chiapas rebellion as a case in point for exploring this national crisis.
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*No perdamos también el siglo XXI ISBN/Cat.# 8401010772
Montaner, Carlos Alberto
Spain, 1997
195 pages
$18.95
Let's Not Blow the Twenty-first Century Too examines today's Latin American political reality, its history, psycology, and its place in the global economy. Carlos Alberto Montaner (Cuba, 1943) is one of Latin America's most ambitious, and controversial political critics.
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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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*Ocaso de las islas: El gran caribe frente a los desafíos globales y regionales ISBN/Cat.# 9803171089
Serbin, Andres
Venezuela, 1996
139 pages
$22.95
The Decline of the Islands: The Caribbean Confronts Global and Regional Challenges. The end of the Cold War has created significant political and economic changes in the Caribbean region. This book explores collaborative solutions to regional questions of global integration and local development.
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**Organizaciones civiles y políticas públicas en México y centroamérica ISBN/Cat.# 9688427780
Méndez, José Luis
Mexico, 1998
495 pages
$32.95
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Palabras perdidas: Las declaraciones políticas que ignoró el estado ISBN/Cat.# 9700507238
Ruíz Massieu, Mario
Mexico, 1996
342 pages
$18.95
Lost Words: The Political Declarations that the State Ignored. A polemical exposé of the political corruption practiced by the Mexican government. A hard-hitting critical analysis by this ex-cabinet member and embassador.
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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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Pensamiento sociopolítico moderno en América Latina ISBN/Cat.# 9803170821
Werz, Nikolaus
Venezuela, 1995
289 pages
$34.95
Modern Sociopolitical Thought in Latin America considers developing theories in sociology and politics. One chapter reviews the many different expressions that liberation theology has taken through the years. Includes an extensive bibliography of more than 800 titles.
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**Población y política en México: Antología ISBN/Cat.# 9688427993
Benítez Zenteno, Raúl
Mexico, 1998
639 pages
$35.95
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Política en México, La ISBN/Cat.# 9682319595
Camp, Roderic Ai
Mexico, 1995
254 pages
$21.95
Mexican Politics is a solid introduction to the topic, examining not only the roots of contemporary Mexican political culture but its governing structure, electoral process, and problems with corruption.
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*Políticas de competitividad industrial ISBN/Cat.# 9682320682
Peres, Wilson (compil.)
Mexico, 1997
307 pages
$25.95
An invesigation into The Politics of Industrial Competition in Latin America and the Caribbean en the 1990s.
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*Populismo y neopopulismo en América Latina: El problema de Cenicienta ISBN/Cat.# 9502307127
Moira Mackinnon, M. (compil.)
Argentina, 1998
435 pages
$34.95
Populism an Neopopulism in Latin Americais a compilation of writings about several populist movements throughout Latin America. Includes in-debth articles about peronism, workers' movements in Brazil, neoliberalism, and many other important movements. Includes extensive notes.
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Presidencialismo: Estructura de poder encrisis ISBN/Cat.# 9688563943
Piñon, Francisco
Mexico, 1995
153 pages
$9.95
An exploration and analysis of The Mexican Presidency in Crisis.
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*Presidencialismo mexicano, El ISBN/Cat.# 9681649672
Mendoza Berrueto, Eliseo
Mexico, 1996
299 pages
$14.95
The author of Mexican Presidentialism has worked in three different presidential administrations and was the governor of Coahuila. He traces the genesis of the Mexican political system and argues for constitutional reforms to reduce the power of the Mexican president and democratize the nation's public administration.
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Presidencialismo renovado, El: Instituciones y cambio político en América Latina ISBN/Cat.# 9803171356
Nohlen, Dieter
Venezuela, 1998
390 pages
$36.95
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*Pulso de la democracia, El: Participación y descentralización en Bolivia ISBN/Cat.# 9803171178
varios
Venezuela, 1997
435 pages
$34.95
The Pulse of Democracy: Participation and Decentralization in Bolivia gathers a collection of essays about the political reforms enacted in Bolivia since 1993, including attempts at economic redistribution, increased citizen participation, and the strengthening of local/municipal governments.
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*Rebelión zapatista y la autonomía ISBN/Cat.# 9682320615
Díaz-Polanco, Héctor
Mexico, 1997
243 pages
$17.95
The Zapatista Rebellion and Autonomy reviews the historical disenfranchisement of the indigenous people of Mexico's Chiapas region, and attempts to articulate their demands for self-determination. Díaz-Polanco served as mediator in the talks between the Zapatista army and the Mexican government.
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Redes imaginarias del poder político, Las ISBN/Cat.# 9686321950
Bartra, Roger
Mexico, 1996
285 pages
$18.95
The Imaginary Web of Political Power. A brilliant and imaginative analysis of political systems in general that questions their legitimacy and practicality with insight and humor.
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**Reforma al sistema electoral Mexicano ISBN/Cat.# 9688565253
Morales Paulín, Carlos Axel
Mexico, 1997
609 pages
$45.95
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Reforma política, gobernabilidad y desarrollo social ISBN/Cat.# 9803171011
Contreras Q., Carlos
Venezuela, 1996
213 pages
$24.95
Political Reform, Governability, and Social Development. Seven brilliant essays that discuss steps that South American governments should take in light of extreme social marginalization, increased poverty, technological development, and the globalization of economies. A project elaborated by the South American Commision for Peace, Security, and Democracy.
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**Regímenes políticos contemporáneos ISBN/Cat.# 997243012X
Planas, Pedro
Mexico, 1998
638 pages
$39.95
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**Reinado de Vincho Castillo, El ISBN/Cat.# REINADOD
Rosario Adames, Fausto
Domincan Republic, 1998
290 pages
$35.95
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Relaciones internacionales de América Latina: Breve historia ISBN/Cat.# 9803170929
Boersner, Demetrio
Venezuela, 1996
290 pages
$26.95
International Relations in Latin America: A Brief History. Regarded as a classic in the field. A profound, methodological examination of Latin American countries' dealings with countries in other parts of the world.
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Religión, politica y guerrilla en Las cañadas de la selva lacandona ISBN/Cat.# 9684933282
Legorreta Diaz, Ma. del Carmen
Mexico, 1998
333 pages
$23.95
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Remolino, El: Política exterior de Estados Unidos hacia América Latina... ISBN/Cat.# 9682319730
Pastor, Robert A.
Mexico, 1995
318 pages
$30.95
The Whirlpool: U.S. Foreign Policy Toward Latin America and the Caribbean examines the persistent historical tendency for U.S. policy makers to meddle in the affairs of Latin America.
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Ruptura en las relaciones laborales ISBN/Cat.# 9803170740
Wannîffel, Manfred
Venezuela, 1995
259 pages
$26.95
Rupture In Labor Relations discusses "the most profound (labor crisis) since the Great Depression of 1929-1933." A compilation of essays by authors from ten South and Central American countries.
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Se nos reventó el barzón: Radiografía del movimiento barzonista ISBN/Cat.# 9688901571
Samperio, Ana Cristina
Mexico, 1996
167 pages
$12.95
An in-depth examination of The Barzonista Movement in Mexico. Barzonistas are debtors, and their activism is in reaction to the injustice of banks, high interest rates, and the recent devaluation to the peso. The movement originated among landless peasants, but has grown to encompass many sectors of the populace.
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*Seguridad social en América Latina, La: Reforma o liquidación? ISBN/Cat.# 980317116X
Ensignia, Jaime et al.
Venezuela, 1997
252 pages
$24.95
Social Security in Latin America: Reform or Liquidation? is a survey of nine countries examining changes in their social security systems, with an emphasis on Labor's response to austerity measures and privatization.
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*Seguridades de México y Estados Unidos en un momento de transición ISBN/Cat.# X682320133
Aguayo Quezado, Sergio
Mexico, 1997
346 pages
$24.95
A comprehensive examination of State Security in Mexico and the United States at a Time of Political Transition.
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**Sobre arenas movedizas: Sociedad, estadoy ejercito en Guatemala ISBN/Cat.# SOBREARE
Arevalo de León, Bernardo
Costa Rica, 1998
168 pages
$17.95
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**Teorías sin diciplina: Latinoamericanismo, poscolonialidad y globación en debate ISBN/Cat.# 9688428094
Castro-Gómez, Santiago
Mexico, 1998
294 pages
$19.95
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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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Transición a la democracia: Diferentes perspectivas ISBN/Cat.# 9683649424
Rodríguez Araujo, Octavio
Mexico, 1996
240 pages
$12.95
Transition to Democracy: Different Perspectives. Compelling essays that intelligently address Mexico's social, economic, and political crises.
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Utopía cubana desde adentro, La: ¿Adónde va Cuba hoy? ISBN/Cat.# 9682318904
Otero, Lisandro
Mexico, 1993
133 pages
$19.95
The Cuban Utopia from Within: Where is Cuba Going Today? An exceptional examination of the state of this island nation.
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**Zapatismo y la politica ISBN/Cat.# 9688565822
Kanossi, Dora
Mexico, 1998
203 pages
$13.95
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