Fuerzas armadas y sociedad
By: Paco Moncayo Gallegos.
Series: Biblioteca de ciencias sociales ;; v. 44; Biblioteca de ciencias sociales (Quito, Ecuador) ;; v. 44.
Publisher: Corporación Editora Nacional
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Quito
Language: spa
Number of pages: 194
Subjects: Civil-military relations -- Latin America.; Civil-military relations -- Ecuador.; Armed Forces -- History.; Latin America -- Armed Forces -- Political activity.; Ecuador -- Armed Forces -- Political activity.
Description: "Begins with a historical account of international conflict and the need for national defense. Then discusses the armed forces in Latin America. Concludes with a specific description of the role of the armed forces in Latin America, and in Ecuador in particular. Projects potential roles armed forces could play in the future, such as supporting human rights or protecting the environment"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [187]-192).