Latin America 2018-2019

Latin America 2018-2019

Author: Blair Turner

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-10-31

Total Pages: 461

ISBN-13: 1475841779

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A comprehensive, timely, and entertaining account of the political, cultural, and economic dynamics of more than thirty discrete countries of the Western Hemisphere, this book is updated each year, providing students with the most recent information possible. The information is presented in an objective, balanced, non-ideological context, allowing the readers to formulate their own opinions. In addition to examining individual countries, the book views Latin America as a mosaic region as a whole and emphasizes its growing influence on the world stage. Besides providing accurate and timely information on the historical and political forces that have shaped each nation, it also examines the leading cultural figures and forces, from eighteenth-century writers to twentieth-century composers and singing stars to twenty-first-century filmmakers and actors. Finally, it describes the social and economic challenges that continue to afflict this exciting and emerging region.


Latin America 2017-2018

Latin America 2017-2018

Author: Blair Turner

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-08-25

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 1475835159

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A comprehensive, timely, and entertaining account of the political, cultural, and economic dynamics of more than thirty discrete countries of the Western Hemisphere, this book is updated each year, providing students with the most recent information possible. The information is presented in an objective, balanced, non-ideological context, allowing the readers to formulate their own opinions. In addition to examining individual countries, the book views Latin America as a mosaic region as a whole and emphasizes its growing influence on the world stage. Besides providing accurate and timely information on the historical and political forces that have shaped each nation, it also examines the leading cultural figures and forces, from eighteenth-century writers to twentieth-century composers and singing stars to twenty-first-century filmmakers and actors. Finally, it describes the social and economic challenges that continue to afflict this exciting and emerging region.


Chase's Calendar of Events 2018

Chase's Calendar of Events 2018

Author: Editors of Chase's

Publisher: Bernan Press

Published: 2017-09-26

Total Pages: 753

ISBN-13: 1598889265

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Founded in 1957, Chase's observes its 60th anniversary with the 2018 edition! Users will find everything worth knowing and celebrating for each day of the year: 12,500 holidays, historical milestones, famous birthdays, festivals, sporting events and much more. "One of the most impressive reference volumes in the world."--Publishers Weekly.


The Statesman's Yearbook 2023

The Statesman's Yearbook 2023

Author: Palgrave Macmillan

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2023-01-04

Total Pages: 1430

ISBN-13: 134996056X

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Now in its 159th edition, The Statesman's Yearbook continues to be the reference work of choice for accurate and reliable information on every country in the world. Covering political, economic, social and cultural aspects, the Yearbook is also available online for subscribing institutions.


Cradle of Aerospace Education

Cradle of Aerospace Education

Author: Jerome A. Ennels

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781585662852

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"In Cradle of Airpower, an illustrated history of Maxwell's first century, readers will discover why the Wright brothers chose this land for their first pilot-training program and how that single choice contributed to a century of US military airpower advancement. How did the winds of war and the perils of politics influence the development of aircraft and all the teaching and learning that make the US Air Force the world's foremost airpower today?"--Provided by publisher.


Latin America 2020-2022

Latin America 2020-2022

Author: William H. Beezley

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2021-09-25

Total Pages: 467

ISBN-13: 147585644X

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The World Today Series: Latin America offers the latest available economic, demographic, political, and cultural information. Including solid statistical data expressing freedom, violence, and governmental orientation. Consideration is given to the evolving relationships with the United States and other Latin American nations. Revisions have also addressed new historical interpretations, for example, of the history of Mexico and latest political changes, for example, in Venezuela and Cuba. Maps, charts, and photographs provide extensive visual expressions of the region, its geography, peoples, and cultures, in particular public architecture, agricultural technology, specular geology, and striking diversity. The images offer a narrative of the multiplicity of peoples as demonstrated in their clothing, economic and everyday activities, their physical surroundings. Consequently, the narrative combines global economics, national politics, and daily social life throughout the region. The chapters can be read as individual histories for each of the countries, within the context created by contrasts and similarities with the other nations of Latin America.


Latin America 2019-2020

Latin America 2019-2020

Author:

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2019-10-07

Total Pages: 473

ISBN-13: 1475852193

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For Latin America today, this book offers the latest available economic, demographic, political, and cultural information, with solid statistical data expressing freedom, violence, and governmental orientation. Consideration is given to the evolving relationships with the United States and other Latin American nations. Revisions have also addressed new historical interpretations, for example, of the history of Mexico and latest political changes, for example, in Venezuela and Cuba. Maps, charts, and photographs provide extensive visual expressions of the region, its geography, peoples, and cultures, in particular public architecture, agricultural technology, specular geology, and striking diversity. The images offer a narrative of the multiplicity of peoples as demonstrated in their clothing, economic and everyday activities, their physical surroundings. Consequently, the narrative combines global economics, national politics, and daily social life throughout the region. The chapters can be read as individual histories for each of the countries, within the context created by contrasts and similarities with the other nations of Latin America.