Talons of the Eagle: Dynamics of US-Latin American Relations - Softcover

Smith, Peter H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195083040 ISBN 13: 9780195083040

Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, 1996

Synopsis

RO60122497. TALONS OF THE EAGLE, Dynamics of U.S.-Latin American Relations. 1996. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. légèrement pliée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 377 pages.. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon

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Review

"A well-written, provocative exploration of the relationship between Latin America and the United States since independence....An excellent overview."--Library Journal"Peter H. Smith...has written a timely and valuable book that aptly recalls how Roosevelt's decade of the 1930s still stands out as 'a golden era of U.S. relations with Latin America.' He then expertly traces the decline of the region's importance since the Roosevelt era until it has become a mere appendage to the East-West conflict."--The Washington Post Book World "A well-written, provocative exploration of the relationship between Latin America and the United States since independence....An excellent overview."--Library Journal "Peter H. Smith...has written a timely and valuable book that aptly recalls how Roosevelt's decade of the 1930s still stands out as 'a golden era of U.S. relations with Latin America.' He then expertly traces the decline of the region's importance since the Roosevelt era until it has become a mere appendage to the East-West conflict."--The Washington Post Book World "A well-written, provocative exploration of the relationship between Latin America and the United States since independence....An excellent overview."--Library Journal "Peter H. Smith...has written a timely and valuable book that aptly recalls how Roosevelt's decade of the 1930s still stands out as 'a golden era of U.S. relations with Latin America.' He then expertly traces the decline of the region's importance since the Roosevelt era until it has become a mere appendage to the East-West conflict."--The Washington Post Book World "A well-written, provocative exploration of the relationship between Latin America and the United States since independence....An excellent overview."--Library Journal"Peter H. Smith...has written a timely and valuable book that aptly recalls how Roosevelt's decade of the 1930s still stands out as 'a golden era of U.S. relations with Latin America.' He then expertly traces the decline of the region's importance since the Roosevelt era until it has become a mereappendage to the East-West conflict."--The Washington Post Book World

About the Author

Peter H. Smith is Professor of Political Science, Simon Bolivar Professor of Latin American Studies, and Director of Latin American Studies at the University of California, San Diego. He is a prominent author, commentator, and advisor on Latin American politics and on U.S.-Latin American relations. His most recent books include pathbreaking studies on drug trafficking and regional integration. He is the co-author of Modern Latin America (Fourth Edition, 1996).

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0195083040
• ISBN 13: 9780195083040
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 389