A Concise Introduction to Latin American Politics and Development

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Context of Latin American politics -- Pattern of historical development -- Changing political culture -- Class, social structure, social change -- Interest groups -- Political parties -- Government machinery, the role of the state, and public policy -- Struggle for democracy in Latin America -- Conclusion: Democracy in Latin America.;[This text] is the ideal starting point or the survey course on Latin America. [It] offers [an] overview of the political factors that condition social and economic development in Latin America is the perfect core text in courses on politics, government, social change, and transitions to democracy throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.-Back cover. Context of Latin American politics -- Pattern of historical development -- Changing political culture -- Class, social structure, social change -- Interest groups -- Political parties -- Government machinery, the role of the state, and public policy -- Struggle for democracy in Latin America -- Conclusion: Democracy in Latin America.