Open Veins of Latin America
Open Veins of Latin America

Author: Eduardo Galeano

Publisher: NYU Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 0853459908

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[In this book, the author's] analysis of the effects and causes of capitalist underdevelopment in Latin America present [an] account of ... Latin American history. [The author] shows how foreign companies reaped huge profits through their operations in Latin America. He explains the politics of the Latin American bourgeoisies and their subservience to foreign powers, and how they interacted to create increasingly unequal capitalist societies in Latin America.-Back cover.

The South America Handbook
The South America Handbook

Author: Patrick Heenan

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-01-27

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1135973210

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First Published in 2002. The Regional Handbooks of Economic Development series provides accessible overviews of countries within their larger domestic and international contexts, focusing on the relations among regions as they meet the challenges of the twenty first century. The series allows the non-specialist student to explore a wide range of complex factors-social and political as well as economic-that affect the growth of developing regions in Asia, Europe, and South America. Each Handbook provides an overview chapter discussing the region's economic conditions within an historical and political context, as well as 20 or more chapter-length essays written by recognized experts, which analyze the key issues affecting a region's economy: its population, natural resources, foreign trade, labor problems, and economic inequalities, and other vital factors. In addition, the volumes offer useful support materials, including a series of appendices that include a detailed chronology of events in the region, a glossary of terms, biographical entries on key personalities, an annotated bibliography of further reading, and a comprehensive analytical index.

Ancient South America
Ancient South America

Author: Karen Olsen Bruhns

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1994-08-04

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 9780521277617

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South America is still the least known continent in the world. Isolated for all of prehistory and much of its history, it is quite alien to the average European, Asian, or North American. Yet this continent witnessed the development of a series of cultures and of advanced civilizations which rival anything in Eurasia or Africa. Independently South American peoples invented agriculture and domesticated animals, pottery, elaborate architecture, and the arts of working metals. Tribes, chiefdoms, and immense conquest states rose, flourished, and disappeared leaving only their ruined monuments and broken artifacts as testimonials to past greatness. Ancient South America encompasses ten millennia of cultural development and diversity. Accessibly written and abundantly illustrated, this book will be enjoyed by students of archaeology, anthropology, and art history.

In the Wilds of South America
In the Wilds of South America

Author: Leo E. Miller

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-15

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13:

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In Leo E. Miller's 'In the Wilds of South America,' readers are transported to the lush and untamed landscapes of South America through a collection of captivating travel essays. Miller's descriptive prose brings to life the diverse flora and fauna of the region, as well as the indigenous cultures that call it home. His detailed observations and vivid imagery offer readers a sensory experience, making them feel as though they are right there alongside him in the wilds of South America. This book not only serves as a travelogue but also as a work of natural history, shedding light on the unique beauty and complexity of the South American continent. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, 'In the Wilds of South America' is a must-read for anyone with an interest in travel writing or the natural world. Leo E. Miller's deep passion for exploration and discovery shines through in his work, making him a respected authority on the subject. With a background in anthropology and a lifetime of travel experience, Miller is uniquely qualified to offer insight into the remote corners of South America. His dedication to preserving the stories and landscapes of the region is evident throughout the pages of this book. Readers who enjoy immersive travel writing that blends storytelling with scientific exploration will find 'In the Wilds of South America' to be a compelling and enriching read.