Cambridge University Press, 1990. Wiarda , Howard J., and Harvey F. Kline, eds. Latin American Politics and Development . Westview Press, 1990. The course introduces the student to the government and politics of Latin America and the factors shaping them.
Special emphasis is placed on the process of change and development within the area.
There will be coverage of general patterns as well as examination of individual counties. Comparisons are made of similarities and differences between Latin America and the United States and among the Latin American counties. Topics covered include background factors, political processes, major actors, institutions, political behavior, political thought, development strategies, violence and revolution, and the role of the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the development of analytical and writing skills. The course will involve a combination of lecture and discussion.