This new dictionary, part of Europa's series of Political and Economic Dictionaries of the world, provides an essential guide to the economics and politics of Central and South America and the Caribbean.
Around 500 clear and concise entries, compiled by Peter Calvert, Emeritus Professor of Comparative and International Politics at the University of Southampton, provide an impartial and valuable background to the region, vital for anyone interested in the current affairs, recent history and economy of this vast and diverse area. Entries provide definitions of terms, concepts, names and organizations, including information on the countries, regions, political parties, prominent politicians and political parties essential to an understanding of Central and South America and the Caribbean.
This Dictionary provides an impartial and valuable background to the Latin American region, vital for anyone interested in the current affairs, recent history and economy of this vast area. Entries provide definitions of terms, concepts, names and organizations key to discussions of Central and South America. Covering some 48 countries and territories, this volume offers a unique insight to the political and economic dimensions of this diverse region.
