Latin American dictators of the 20th century : the lives and regimes of 15 rulers /

Latin American dictators of the 20th century : the lives and regimes of 15 rulers /

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This book investigates contradictions in U.S. foreign policy through promoting democracy abroad while supporting dictatorships in Latin America. Such analysis requires multiple perspectives and this work embraces an evaluation of the influence of military dictatorships on cultural elements, while dr...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Galván, Javier A., 1965-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2013]
Subjects:
Dictators > Latin America > Biography.
Dictatorship > Latin America > History > 20th century.
Latin America > Politics and government > 20th century.
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Summary:This book investigates contradictions in U.S. foreign policy through promoting democracy abroad while supporting dictatorships in Latin America. Such analysis requires multiple perspectives and this work embraces an evaluation of the influence of military dictatorships on cultural elements, while drawing on data from documentary archives, court case files, investigative reports, international treaties, witness testimonies and letters from survivors.
Physical Description:vii, 209 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780786466917 (softcover : alk. paper)
078646691X (softcover : alk. paper)