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Latin America in the Twentieth Century

Latin America in the Twentieth Century

Peter Calvert

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Editorial:
Springer Nature B.V.
Año de edición:
1990
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Política y gobierno
ISBN:
9781349097975
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Latin America has long had a reputation for violence and unpredictability. In this study, two specialists in Latin American politics present a new view of this vital region, its frustrations, setbacks and its exciting possibilities.

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