Jump to:The Socialist Impulse [Hardback]Latin America in the Twentieth Centuryby Charles D. Ameringer
Usually ships within 8 to 10 working days Description of The Socialist ImpulseDuring the last century, Latin American countries have had a tendency to adopt a socialist-style government. This region has viewed socialism as a way to overcome poverty, oppression, ignorance, racism, underdevelopment, and foreign domination. Charles Ameringer discusses the vision and reality of the century-long effort in Latin America to embrace socialism as a way to gain economic development and justice.Ameringer's sweeping analysis covers a wide range of countries and decades. He concludes that whatever the variety of socialism attempted in Latin America, none has stood the test of time. By analyzing the socialist movements and governments that evolved, he is able to highlight the events and factors that led to their eventual collapse.Title Information
Write a review of this book About Charles D. AmeringerCharles D. Ameringer, professor emeritus of Latin American history at Penn State University, is the author or editor of seven books, including The Cuban Democratic Experience: The Autentico Years, 1944-1952. |
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