Encyclopedia of Latin American politics
By: edited by Diana Kapiszewski ; Alexander Kazan, assistant editor.
Contributors: Kapiszewski, Diana.; Kazan, Alexander.; Georgetown University. Center for Latin American Studies.
Publisher: Oryx Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 358
Subjects: Politicians -- Latin America -- Encyclopedias; Latin America -- Politics and government -- Encyclopedias; Latin America -- Encyclopedias
Genres: Encyclopedias.
Other titles: Latin American politics
Description: "Illustrated with maps and photographs, the Encyclopedia of Latin American Politics covers the current and past political development of Puerto Rico and the 20 independent republics of Central and South America and the Caribbean. Although the coverage begins with the independence movements of the late 18th century, the book focuses mainly on the 20th century.

Each chapter includes a Country Chart listing relevant economic, political, and social data; a Country Entry selection containing 20 to 40 brief entries on important terms, events, and individuals; a list of presidents; and a bibliography. An excellent source of current data and basic historical information on Latin American politics, the book is a valuable research tool for high school and college students and interested public library patrons."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: "Center for Latin American Studies, Georgetown University."

Includes bibliographical references and index.