The soul of Latin America : the cultural and political tradition / Howard J. Wiarda.

Author/creator Wiarda, Howard J.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew Haven : Yale University Press, ©2001.
Descriptionxii, 417 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Foundations of contrast: the United States and Latin America -- Origins: Greece, Rome, the Bible, and medieval Christianity -- Medieval Iberia: the distinct tradition -- Spain and Portugal in America: the colonial heritage -- Liberalism and the Latin American independence movements -- Positivism: a philosophy of order and progress -- Nationalism -- Marxism -- Corporatism -- The conflict society, 1930s-1980s -- Transitions to democracy, or something less than that? -- Which way Latin America?
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [391]-410) and index.
LCCN 00061447
ISBN0300082576 (alk. paper)
ISBN9780300082579 (alk. paper)
ISBN0300098367
ISBN9780300098365

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks JL960 .W52 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold