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An indepth explanation of how the Cuban Revolution dictated Latin American politics and U.S.Latin American relations from the 1950s to the present, including widespread democratization and the rise of the 'Pink Tide.'Fidel Castro's ascent to power and the revolution he carried out in Cuba not only catalyzed a wave of revolutionary activity; it also set off a wave of reaction that led to widespread military dictatorships and severe repression culminating in state terrorism. Both revolution and reaction were essentially over by 1990, and yet significant longterm effects of the Cuban Revolution can still be seen in the modern era.Latin America in the Era of the Cuban Revolution and Beyond covers the events of the Cuban Revolution itself, the resulting radicalization of Latin American politics, the United States' responses to the threat of communist expansion in the hemisphere, and rural and urban guerrilla warfare that were spawned by the Cuban Revolution. It also addresses the very different but incomplete communist revolutions in Peru, Chile, and Nicaragua, the rise of state terrorism in response to the threat of revolution, and major developments after 1990. This book provides unique historical insights by bringing together under the umbrella of the impact of the Cuban Revolution developments that otherwise might seem unrelated to each other, thereby documenting the relationship between revolution and reaction.This third edition has three new chapters covering state terrorism in South America; state terrorism in Central America; and post1990 developments such as neoliberalism, an unprecedented degree of democratization, the 'Pink Tide' of leftist governments like those of Hugo Chvez in Venezuela and Evo Morales in Bolivia; and women's major gains in politics. Additionally, all of the chapters and the bibliography are updated.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Latin America in the Era of the Cuban Revolution and Beyond'? A: The book explores how the Cuban Revolution influenced Latin American politics and U.S.-Latin American relations from the 1950s to the present, including significant events such as democratization and the rise of the 'Pink Tide'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Latin America in the Era of the Cuban Revolution and Beyond' is Thomas C. Wright.
- Q: What editions are available for this book? A: This book is available in its third edition, which includes three new chapters addressing state terrorism and post-1990 developments in Latin America.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on January 18, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 312 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: This book is in new condition.
- Q: What are the key themes covered in the book? A: Key themes include the impact of the Cuban Revolution on Latin America, the rise of military dictatorships, the responses of the U.S. to communist threats, and the evolution of state terrorism in the region.
- Q: Does the book address contemporary issues in Latin America? A: Yes, the third edition includes discussions on contemporary issues such as neoliberalism, democratization, and the political gains of women in the region.
- Q: What makes this book a valuable resource for understanding Latin American history? A: The book provides unique historical insights by connecting various developments influenced by the Cuban Revolution, offering a comprehensive view of the relationships between revolution, reaction, and political changes in Latin America.