The Soul of Latin America: The Cultural and Political Tradition

by Howard J. Wiarda

Book Overview

To understand Latin America's political culture, and to understand why it differs so greatly from that of the United States, one must look beyond the political history of the region, Howard J. Wiarda explains in this comprehensive book. A highly respected expert on Latin American politics, Wiarda explores a sweeping array of Iberian and Latin American social, economic, institutional, cultural, and religious factors from ancient times to the twentieth...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300098367
• ISBN13: 9780300098365
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.4"