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Black in Latin America $27.99 Black in Latin America, a new four-part series about the influence of African descent on Latin America, is the latest production from renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The series examines how Africa and Europe came together to create the rich cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean. Latin America is often associated with music, monuments and sun, but each of the six countries featured in Black in Latin America including, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico and Peru, has a secret history. On his journey, Professor Gates discovers, behind a shared legacy of colonialism and slavery, vivid stories and people marked by African roots. Latin America and the Caribbean have the largest concentration of people with African ancestry outside Africa — up to 70 percent of the population in some countries. The region imported more than ten times as many slaves as the United States, and kept them in bondage far longer. On this series of journeys, Professor Gates celebrates the massive influence of millions of people of African descent on the history and culture of Latin America and the Caribbean, and considers why and how their contribution is often forgotten or ignored. |
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Global Conflicts Latin America $29.95 Global Conflicts: Latin America (GC:LA) is a 3D– computer game designed to let players explore key problems in Latin American countries. The Latin American region is one of the most turbulent, violent, and poverty–striken places in the world, yet we rarely hear anything about the nations that struggle with the remnants of paramilitary rule, extreme poverty, and exploitation of the population. In a region where politicians and police are feared rather than trusted, desperation runs… |
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Central Banking in Developing Countries $135.33 This book examines the current state of central banking in 44 developing countries. The authors analyse the banks achievement in their primary objective of price stability and discuss the reasons behind the general lack of success. The book covers: government financing foreign exchange systems domestic banking systems. Rich in data, the book contains original financial information from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. The layout is userfriendly and generously illustrated with tables, figures, boxed material and useful appendices. The book is published in association with the Bank of England and presents the definitive account of the role of central banks in developing countries. Author: Fry, Maxwell J./ Almeida Alvaro/ Almeida, ?Lvaro Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 208 Publication Date: 1996/07/02 Language: English Dimensions: 5.50 x 8.50 x 0.47 inches |
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Business History in Latin America: The Experience of Seven Countries $24.38 No Synopsis Available |
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In Search of Sunrise, Vol. 4: Latin America $15.18 ‘In Search Of Sunrise 4′, was inspired by Tiesto’s latest tours through Latin America in 2004 and 2005, where he visited countries as Brasil, Argentina, Peru, Costa Rica, Colombia and many many more. His travels through these countries, especially the party atmosphere and the warmth of the people made such a deep impression that they would form the main inspiration for this new release. Ti?sto has selected some of the finest tracks from his playlists, and has most signed tracks especially and exclusively for this compilation. Black. 2005. Performers: Aqualung – Vocals; JC Chasez – Vocals; Jes – Vocals; Julie Harrington – Vocals |
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Black in Latin America [2 Discs] $16.37 Black in Latin America, a new four-part series about the influence of African descent on Latin America, is the latest production from renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The series examines how Africa and Europe came together to create the rich cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean. Latin America is often associated with music, monuments and sun, but each of the six countries featured in Black in Latin America including, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico and Peru, has a secret history. On his journey, Professor Gates discovers, behind a shared legacy of colonialism and slavery, vivid stories and people marked by African roots. Latin America and the Caribbean have the largest concentration of people with African ancestry outside Africa — up to 70 percent of the population in some countries. The region imported more than ten times as many slaves as the United States, and kept them in bondage far longer. On this series of journeys, Professor Gates celebrates the massive influence of millions of people of African descent on the history and culture of Latin America and the Caribbean, and considers why and how their contribution is often forgotten or ignored. |
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Transport and Developing Countries $114.62 Impassable roads, poorly maintained railways, bankrupt airlines, congested cities, and inefficient ports how do these conditions inhibit the economic progress of developing countries? With case material from Latin and central America, Southeast Asia, and Africa, author David Hilling illustrates the differences in transportation strategies and structures between the developed and developing worlds. In examining such projects as inland waterways, ports, railways, roads, and air and urban transportation networks, Hilling emphasizes the relative importance of timing, location, technology, and decision making structures in each case, and then illustrates how these factors contribute to the success or failure of economic development strategies. Author: Hilling, David/ Hilling Dr, Davi/ Hilling, Dr Davi Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 368 Publication Date: 1996/11/15 Language: English Dimensions: 5.51 x 8.50 x 0.81 inches |
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Developing Countries and Regional Economic Cooperation $179.36 Regional economic organizations of developing countries have a mixed record of success. The author examines national decisions, regional institutions and selected cases using a cognitive framing model in order to better understand the reasons behind their failures and successes. Case studies are included on Chile (Andean Pact), Nigeria (ECOWAS) and the Philippines (ASEAN). This study will interest researchers and graduatelevel students of regional economic integration, political economy of developing countries, as well as specialists in Latin America, West Africa, and Southeast Asia. Author: Brown, M. Leann Binding Type: Hardcover Number of Pages: 192 Publication Date: 1994/11/22 Language: English Dimensions: 9.59 x 6.32 x 0.81 inches |
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Medical Audits in Developing Countries $108.33 In developing countries perinatal mortality rate (PMR ) has continues to represent a huge burden it is five times higher in developing than developed countries. Each year at least 3.3 million babies are stillborn, more than 4 million die within 28 days of birth, and a further 6.6 million young children die before their fifth birthday. The highest PMR are reported from sub Saharan Africa (about 80 per 1000 births ), followed by Asia and Latin America (UNICEF 2008). In sub Saharan Africa alone 1.2 million babies die in the first month of life and another million babies are stillborn each year. In Western Europe, neonatal and infant mortality has declined during the last 30 years to 46 per 1000 births . The improvement is Primarily due to improved socio economic and living conditions, nutrition of pregnant women and advancements in obstetric and neonatal care. This book Describes measures that can be instituted to help decrease the burden of perinatal mortality through use of medical audit. Author: Kidanto, Hussein Lesio Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 80 Publication Date: 2010/10/14 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.19 inches |
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Politics in Latin America, 2nd Edition $82.99 Approaching Latin American politics and government from a political science perspective, Politics in Latin America focuses on three unifying themes central to Latin America today–the challenges of development, liberty, and governance. These themes are fully and consistently integrated into the country studies, which examine seven important Latin American countries. The first four chapters provide a historical overview and describe the historical and theoretical importance of each of these challenges. Then each country study discusses the challenges as they pertain to that particular country. In the process of examining these three challenges, the text considers their implications for the future of democracy in the region. |
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Taste Of Latin America $12 Taste Of Latin America |
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Modern Latin America $22.07 Now thoroughly updated in its seventh edition, Modern Latin America is a lively interpretive history and the leading text in the field. Featuring vivid anecdotal illustrative boxes, the book uses case studies to discuss the major countries and themes of the region over the past 150 years. Modern Latin America, Seventh Edition, will continue to be an exceptional text for undergraduate courses on contemporary Latin American history, society, and politics. New to this Edition ï¿ Four entirely new chapters: o The central Andes, including Peru and–for the first time–Bolivia and Ecuador (chapter 6) o Venezuela (chapter  o Strategies for economic development (chapter 12) o Culture and society (chapter 14) ï¿ Two additional new chapters created by recombining previous ones: o The Greater Caribbean and Central America (chapter 4) o Political transitions in comparative perspective (chapter 13) Ancillaries ï¿ Companion Website (www.oup.com/us/skidmore) oFor students and general readers: a timeline of key events, analyses of major news developments, lists of heads of state, questions for review, suggestions for further reading, and guides to primary sources o For instructors: an essay on pedagogical challenges in teaching Latin America, sample syllabi, and a guide to instructional videos and films
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Archaeology in Latin America $111.44 This pioneering and comprehensive survey is the first overview of current themes in Latin American archaeology written solely by academics native to the region, and it makes their collected expertise available to an Englishspeaking audience for the first time. The contributors cover the most significant issues in the archaeology of Latin America, such as the domestication of camelids, the emergence of urban society in Mesoamerica, the frontier of the Inca empire, and the relatively little known archaeology of the Amazon basin. This book draws together key areas of research in Latin American archaeological thought into a coherent whole; no other volume on this area has ever dealt with such a diverse range of subjects, and some of the countries examined have never before been the subject of a regional study. Author: Politis, G./ Politis, Gustavo G./ Alberti, Benjamin Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 304 Publication Date: 2000/01/20 Language: English Dimensions: 7.44 x 9.68 x 0.63 inches |
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Distortions To Agricultural Incentives In Latin America $11.09 Distortions to Agricultural Incentives in Latin America provides an overview of the evolution of distortions to agricultural incentives caused by price and trade policies in five economies of South America plus the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Mexico. Together these countries comprise about 80 percent of the region’s population, agricultural output, and overall GDP. The new empirical indicators in these country studies provide a strong evidence-based foundation for assessing the successes and failures of the past and for evaluating policy options for the years ahead. |
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Remittances And Development: Lessons From Latin America $11.89 Workers' remittances have become a major source of financing for developing countries and are especially important in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), which is at the top of the ranking of remittances receiving regions in the world. While there has been a recent surge in analytical work on the topic, this book is motivated by the large heterogeneity in migration and remittances patterns across countries and regions, and by the fact that existing evidence for LAC is restricted to only a few countries, such as Mexico and El Salvador. Because the nature of the phenomenon varies across countries, its development impact and policy implications are also likely to differ in ways that are still largely unknown. This book helps fill the gap by exploring, in the specific context of Latin America and Caribbean countries, some of the main questions faced by policymakers when trying to respond to increasing remittances flows. |
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Trade Shocks in Developing Countries: Volume 1: Africa $333.72 This twovolume work gathers together 23 detailed case studies from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, presenting the background causes, descriptions, results, and implications of all the recent economic upheavals in the developing world. Author: Collier, Paul/ Gunning, Jan Willem/ Collier, Paul Series Title: Trade Shocks in Developing Countries Series Number: 1 Binding Type: Hardcover Number of Pages: 504 Publication Date: 2000/01/27 Language: English Dimensions: 9.12 x 6.94 x 1.31 inches |
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Decentralization in Latin America: An Evaluation $197.81 The concept of decentralization embraces several distinct processes, including the deconcentration of governmental and administrative functions, involving both their physical relocation and the devolution of powers, whether political or economic. This book presents a theoretical framework for observations of such phenomena in Latin America, relating them to the modern, or postmodern, tendencies of fragmentation of monolithic structures in many countries and in many fields of human activity. As such it is the first book to systematically examine the process in a particular region and to relate theoretical concepts to Latin American realities. Part I includes chapters illustrating the process in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. The focus shifts according to the particular context, some chapters emphasize the contradictions posed by state development and political, and administrative structures, while others examine the impact of neoliberal economic measures in relation to spontaneous decentralization of people and activities. Part II provides a detailed case study of Mexico, with analyses of both political and economic aspects as practiced by the state and the private sector of the economy. The volume concludes with a consideration of the extent to which these circumstances are common to other parts of the Third World. A significant volume for Latin American Studies collections and those involved with regional planning and economic geography and development. Author: Morris, Arthur/ Lowder, Stella/ Morris, Arthur Stephen Binding Type: Hardcover Number of Pages: 238 Publication Date: 1992/01/01 Language: English Dimensions: 9.54 x 6.30 x 0.89 inches |
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The Wines of Argentina Chile and Latin America $39.99 After Europe Latin America is one of the major wine producing areas of the world yet very little has been written about its wines. This title follows the transformation of winemaking in these countries examines in detail each of the wine-growing areas and explains how these now extremely popular wines were until relatively recently more or less unknown. There are details of more than 230 producers from Peru to Cuba with insight into the challenges faced by some of the lesser known countries and regions. It also explains the role of other internationally respected wine names such as Torres Mondavi and Rolland.After Europe Latin America is one of the major wine producing areas of the world yet very little has been written about its wines. This title follows the transformation of winemaking in these countries examines in detail each of the wine-growing areas and explains how these now extremely popular wines were until relatively recently more or less unknown. There are details of more than 230 producers from Peru to Cuba with insight into the challenges faced by some of the lesser known countries and regions. It also explains the role of other internationally respected wine names such as Torres Mondavi and Rolland. |
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Economist Pocket Latin America and the Caribbean $15.3 New – One of a series of regional guides and part of the “Economist Pocket” series, this book covers the background, politics, economy and brief history of the region and the countries in it. |
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Economist Pocket Latin America and the Caribbean $18.07 New – One of a series of regional guides and part of the “Economist Pocket” series, this book covers the background, politics, economy and brief history of the region and the countries in it. |
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Economist Pocket Latin America and the Caribbean $12.65 New – One of a series of regional guides and part of the “Economist Pocket” series, this book covers the background, politics, economy and brief history of the region and the countries in it. |
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1,000 Jewish Recipes $35 A celebration of the Jewish kosher cooking and tradition, this expert cookbook offers all the recipes and information any cook needs to celebrate Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and many other Jewish holidays. Includes instructions for maintaining a kosher kitchen plus symbols for each recipe that indicate how it fits within a kosher diet. From the Publisher The third book in the successful 1,000 Recipes series, 1,000 Jewish Recipes addresses a hot topic in cooking: kosher foods. It will appeal to someone just beginning to cook kosher Jewish dishes, someone looking to expand a repertoire of Jewish family favorites, or someone interested in exploring the culinary heritages that produced universal pleasers such as matzo ball soup, falafel, and challah bread. This book will be the bible of Jewish cooking because no other book can compare to the wealth of recipes and information provided on how to cook kosher. The book presents 1,000 recipes for every part of a meal — from appetizers to desserts — covering classics, like noodle kugels and cheesecakes, plus hundreds of other dishes, such as Sephardic Salsa and Pareve Pizza, that reflect regional specialties and modern health concerns and eating habits. Special chapters provide an in-depth look at the foods and traditions of Jewish holidays such as Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and Hanukkah. Recipes derive from around the world — including israel and Europe, plus Jewish communities in countries as unexpected as Latin America, India, and South Africa. Recipes include: Jerusalem Hummus, Spicy Morrocan Cigars, Three-Cheese Knishes, Old-Fashion Roasted Chicken, Barbecue-Sauced Brisket with Onions, Fresh Corn with Cumin Butter, Quick and Easy Apple Blintzes, Cherry Vanilla Pound Cake, Parisian Passover Coconut Macaroons, and Homemade Hanukkah Gelt. |
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2002 In International Relations $14.14 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Earth Summit 2002, Sudan Peace Act, Iraq Resolution, List of Sovereign States in 2002, List of Foreign Ministers in 2002, Yangju Highway Incident, 28th G8 Summit, Monterrey Consensus, Suresh V. Canada, Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2002, 2002 Arab League Summit, Twenty-Sixth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland, 2002 United States Steel Tariff, Latin America, the Caribbean and the European Union Summit, Trade Act of 2002, 2002 Prague Summit, 2002 in the European Union, 2002 Rome Summit, National Action Plan for Children. Excerpt: The Beirut Summit (also known as the Arab Summit Conference ) was a meeting of the Arab League in Beirut , Lebanon in March 2002 to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict . The meeting became especially noteworthy for the adoption, by the Arab states attending, of a proposal offering a comprehensive peace between the Arab countries and Israel , called the Arab Peace Initiative . Despite the efforts to form a peace plan, the Beirut summit unequivocally supported the Second Intifada . Arab Peace Initiative Main article: Arab Peace Initiative The Arab Peace Initiative was floated by then acting Saudi regent Crown Prince Abdullah as a potential solution to both the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Arab-Israeli conflict . It was published on March 28, 2002, during the meeting of the Arab League at the Beirut Summit, and achieved the unanimous consent of all members of the Arab League.Considered a progressive proposal , it calls for the state of Israel to withdraw its forces from all the Occupied Territories, including the Golan Heights , to recognize “an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital” in the West Bank and Gaza Strip , as well as a “just solution” for the Palestinian refugees . In exchange the |
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2003 Pan American Games $26.62 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Gymnastics at the 2003 Pan American Games, Shooting at the 2003 Pan American Games, Swimming at the 2003 Pan American Games, Hockey at the 2003 Pan American Games, Volleyball at the 2003 Pan American Games, Basketball at the 2003 Pan American Games, Weightlifting at the 2003 Pan American Games, Bowling at the 2003 Pan American Games, Football at the 2003 Pan American Games, Diving at the 2003 Pan American Games, Judo at the 2003 Pan American Games, Boxing at the 2003 Pan American Games, Squash at the 2003 Pan American Games, Karate at the 2003 Pan American Games, Canoeing at the 2003 Pan American Games, Cycling at the 2003 Pan American Games, Triathlon at the 2003 Pan American Games, Water Polo at the 2003 Pan American Games, Taekwondo at the 2003 Pan American Games, Fencing at the 2003 Pan American Games, 2003 Pan American Games, 2003 Women’s Pan American Games Volleyball Squads, Racquetball at the 2003 Pan American Games, Archery at the 2003 Pan American Games, Water Skiing at the 2003 Pan American Games, Badminton at the 2003 Pan American Games, Beach Volleyball at the 2003 Pan American Games, Baseball at the 2003 Pan American Games, Handball at the 2003 Pan American Games, 2003 Pan American Games Medal Table, Synchronized Swimming at the 2003 Pan American Games. Excerpt: The 14th Pan American Games were held in Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic from August 1-17 2003. The successful bid for the games was made in the mid-1990s, when this country had one of the highest growth rates in Latin America. All 42 PASO countries and over 6,748 athletes pre-registered for the participation in the XIV Pan American Games. An additional 2,425 trainers and delegates attended. The United States pre-registered the most at 713 athletes; Saint Lucia entered the least at 6. The host |
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24 Decks of CopagT Playing Cards $351.99 production to the international market, exporting decks to the United States as well as to different countries in Latin America. |
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24 Decks of CopagT Playing Cards $277.29 100% plastic, these cards will last for years. Poker sized (2.5 x 3.5 inches) with12 total sets of cards: (6) Red and (6)Blue paisley design decks with regular-sized index AND (6) Pink and (6) Green paisley design decks and jumbo-sized index. TOTAL of 24 decks of Copag Playing cards. Each set Includes durable and solid carrying case. COPAG plastic playing cards are made from a exclusively engineered PVC plastic. These cards can handle the wear and tear of normal games, outlasting paper cards up to 500 times. Completely washable, you don’t need to worry about soiled cards. A quick wipe with a damp washcloth, then dry and they are ready to go. Each set comes in its own hard plastic case for storage. Whether you play solitaire, have a kitchen table game or manage a card room – once you try COPAG you will never use any other cards again. Copag is compared to KEM cards at 60% of the cost. Try them, they will convince you there are no other reasonable options for quality 100% plastic cards. The history of COPAG is directly linked to the history of card games in Brazil. Pioneer in the manufacturing of decks, COPAG has been in this market since the beginning of the 20th century. Albino GonCalves, a graphics designer, founded the company in 1908 in the city of SAo Paulo and ever since COPAG has kept its position as the absolute leader in its market segment. Today, from its modern and large industrial facilities located in Manaus, in the state of Amazonas, COPAG sends part of its production to the international market, exporting decks to the United States as well as to different countries in Latin America. |
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A Brief Look at the Genres of Latin Music $20.02 New – Music of the genres typical to Latin America is called Latin music. Learn more about the branches of Latin Music, as well as the countries where it is played, here!Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimensio |
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A Brief Look at the Genres of Latin Music $20.02 Used – Music of the genres typical to Latin America is called Latin music. Learn more about the branches of Latin Music, as well as the countries where it is played, here!Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimensi |
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A Brief Look at the Genres of Latin Music $33.07 Used – Music of the genres typical to Latin America is called Latin music. Learn more about the branches of Latin Music, as well as the countries where it is played, here!Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimensi |
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A Brief Look at the Genres of Latin Music $33.07 New – Music of the genres typical to Latin America is called Latin music. Learn more about the branches of Latin Music, as well as the countries where it is played, here!Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimensio |
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A Century of Foreign Investment in the Third World $9.63 Used – Based on thorough statistical analysis Twomey presents comprehensive case studies of policy in “metropolitan” countries and of experiences of “host” countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The findings reveal that foreign direct investment in, and therefore control over, third world countries was relatively higher at the beginning of the century than at the end. |
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A Century of Foreign Investment in the Third World $10.4 Used – Based on thorough statistical analysis Twomey presents comprehensive case studies of policy in “metropolitan” countries and of experiences of “host” countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The findings reveal that foreign direct investment in, and therefore control over, third world countries was relatively higher at the beginning of the century than at the end. |
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A Concise History of World Population $116.95 Praise for the Previous Edition”Skillfully structured, well written and highly stimulating.” Journal of Population Research”A Concise History of World Population is noted for its clarity and depth, as Livi-Bacci transfers complicated ideas to the page in cogent and well-defined terms, speaking to his readers in a style that inspires deeper introspection of a subject that will affect them long after they have left the classroom.” The Electric ReviewSince its original publication in 1992, this text has established itself as the standard history of world population. It analyzes the changing patterns of world population growth, including the effects of migrations, wars, disease, technology and culture. Its core purpose in explaining the links between nature, culture and demography is to encourage humanity’s search for ways to prevent future demographic catastrophes brought about by environmental or human agency. Valued for its informative and accessible style as well as its fresh treatment of contemporary theory, it covers issues that are crucial to the future of every species, human and animal.For this fifth edition the author has updated the statistical and bibliographical information and revises his central themes in the light of significant recent scholarship. Areas of note include coverage of the declining birthrates of developing countries in Asia and Latin America, as well as updated sections on the demographic impact of HIV-AIDS. There is also fuller discussion of the effects of environmental and climate change on population trends. |
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A Concise History of World Population $49.95 Praise for the Previous Edition”Skillfully structured, well written and highly stimulating.” Journal of Population Research”A Concise History of World Population is noted for its clarity and depth, as Livi-Bacci transfers complicated ideas to the page in cogent and well-defined terms, speaking to his readers in a style that inspires deeper introspection of a subject that will affect them long after they have left the classroom.” The Electric ReviewSince its original publication in 1992, this text has established itself as the standard history of world population. It analyzes the changing patterns of world population growth, including the effects of migrations, wars, disease, technology and culture. Its core purpose in explaining the links between nature, culture and demography is to encourage humanity’s search for ways to prevent future demographic catastrophes brought about by environmental or human agency. Valued for its informative and accessible style as well as its fresh treatment of contemporary theory, it covers issues that are crucial to the future of every species, human and animal.For this fifth edition the author has updated the statistical and bibliographical information and revises his central themes in the light of significant recent scholarship. Areas of note include coverage of the declining birthrates of developing countries in Asia and Latin America, as well as updated sections on the demographic impact of HIV-AIDS. There is also fuller discussion of the effects of environmental and climate change on population trends. |
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A Concise History of World Population $44.95 Praise for the Previous Edition”Skillfully structured, well written and highly stimulating.” Journal of Population Research”A Concise History of World Population is noted for its clarity and depth, as Livi-Bacci transfers complicated ideas to the page in cogent and well-defined terms, speaking to his readers in a style that inspires deeper introspection of a subject that will affect them long after they have left the classroom.” The Electric ReviewSince its original publication in 1992, this text has established itself as the standard history of world population. It analyzes the changing patterns of world population growth, including the effects of migrations, wars, disease, technology and culture. Its core purpose in explaining the links between nature, culture and demography is to encourage humanity’s search for ways to prevent future demographic catastrophes brought about by environmental or human agency. Valued for its informative and accessible style as well as its fresh treatment of contemporary theory, it covers issues that are crucial to the future of every species, human and animal.For this fifth edition the author has updated the statistical and bibliographical information and revises his central themes in the light of significant recent scholarship. Areas of note include coverage of the declining birthrates of developing countries in Asia and Latin America, as well as updated sections on the demographic impact of HIV-AIDS. There is also fuller discussion of the effects of environmental and climate change on population trends. |
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A Concise History of World Population $44.95 Praise for the Previous Edition”Skillfully structured, well written and highly stimulating.” Journal of Population Research”A Concise History of World Population is noted for its clarity and depth, as Livi-Bacci transfers complicated ideas to the page in cogent and well-defined terms, speaking to his readers in a style that inspires deeper introspection of a subject that will affect them long after they have left the classroom.” The Electric ReviewSince its original publication in 1992, this text has established itself as the standard history of world population. It analyzes the changing patterns of world population growth, including the effects of migrations, wars, disease, technology and culture. Its core purpose in explaining the links between nature, culture and demography is to encourage humanity’s search for ways to prevent future demographic catastrophes brought about by environmental or human agency. Valued for its informative and accessible style as well as its fresh treatment of contemporary theory, it covers issues that are crucial to the future of every species, human and animal.For this fifth edition the author has updated the statistical and bibliographical information and revises his central themes in the light of significant recent scholarship. Areas of note include coverage of the declining birthrates of developing countries in Asia and Latin America, as well as updated sections on the demographic impact of HIV-AIDS. There is also fuller discussion of the effects of environmental and climate change on population trends. |
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A Decade of Light and Shadow: Latin America and the Caribbean in the 1990s $7.99 Used – The 1990s were a transitional period that marked a turning point in the economic, social, and political development of Latin America and the Caribbean. This volume looks back at the decade to evaluate the major events associated with the consolidation of the region’s reform process — while taking into account the uneven pace of progress in the various countries and areas. |
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A Decade of Light and Shadow: Latin America and the Caribbean in the 1990s $32.57 The 1990s were a transitional period that marked a turning point in the economic, social, and political development of Latin America and the Caribbean. This volume looks back at the decade to evaluate the major events associated with the consolidation of the regions reform processwhile taking into account the uneven pace of progress in the various countries and areas. |
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A Decade of Light and Shadow: Latin America and the Caribbean in the 1990s $9.47 Used – The 1990s were a transitional period that marked a turning point in the economic, social, and political development of Latin America and the Caribbean. This volume looks back at the decade to evaluate the major events associated with the consolidation of the region’s reform process — while taking into account the uneven pace of progress in the various countries and areas. |
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A Few Bloody Noses: The Realities and Mythologies of the American Revolution $24.99 “We meant well to the Americans–just to punish them with a few bloody noses, and then to make laws for the happiness of both countries,” said George III. The ensuing uprising led to the creation of the United States, the most powerful country in the modern world. Robert Harvey, whose most recent book Liberators was brilliantly reviewed on both sides of the ocean, challenges conventional views of the American Revolution in almost every aspect–why it happened, who was winning and when, the characters of the principal protagonists, and the role of Native Americans and slaves. In a time when the history of the United States is being reconsidered–when David McCullough’s John Adams and Stephen Ambrose’s Band of Brothers top the bestseller lists–Harvey creatively studies this seminal event in the making of the United States. He takes a penetrating look at a war that was both vicious and confused, bloody and protracted, and marred on both sides by incompetence and bad faith. He underscores the effect of the Revolution on the settlers in America, and those at home in Britain-the country that the settlers had left behind, and to which many returned. The result is an extraordinarily fascinating and thoroughly readable account. Author Biography: Robert Harvey is not only a distinguished journalist and former member of Parliament, but also the author of several books, including Overlook’s Liberators: Latin America’s Struggle for Independence. |
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A Framework For Monetary Stability $279 This book focuses on various important aspects of monetary policy such as the final objective of monetary policy, the position of the central bank, the design and implementation of monetary policy, the relationship between monetary policy and exchange rate regimes, and the consequences of financial reforms in Central and Eastern Europe and in Latin America. A Framework for Monetary Stability begins with introductions by President W. Duisenberg (DNB) and Vice Chairman D. Mullins, Jr. (Federal Reserve Board). Furthermore, twelve contributions discuss and analyse theoretical, empirical and institutional issues of monetary policy and central banking in Europe and America as well as in other countries. Contributors are reputed policymakers such as C. Freedman (Bank of Canada), J. de Beaufort Wijnholds and L. Hoogduin (DNB), O. Issing (Deutsche Bundesbank), A. Crockett (Bank of England), M. Guitián (IMF) and A. Icard (Banque de France). Also, prominent academics like professors S. Fischer (MIT), A. Cukierman (Tel Aviv), B. Friedman (Harvard), M. de Cecco (Rome) and F. Giavazzi (Bocconi), R. Layard (LSE) and R. Dornbusch (MIT) have made contributions. The book ends with a general report by S. Eijffinger (CentER). The collection of papers and proceedings will be of outstanding interest to anyone who is professionally involved with monetary policy and central banking. |
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A Framework for Monetary Stability $109 This book focuses on various important aspects of monetary policy such as the final objective of monetary policy, the position of the central bank, the design and implementation of monetary policy, the relationship between monetary policy and exchange rate regimes, and the consequences of financial reforms in Central and Eastern Europe and in Latin America. A Framework for Monetary Stability begins with introductions by President W. Duisenberg (DNB) and Vice Chairman D. Mullins, Jr. (Federal Reserve Board). Furthermore, twelve contributions discuss and analyse theoretical, empirical and institutional issues of monetary policy and central banking in Europe and America as well as in other countries. Contributors are reputed policymakers such as C. Freedman (Bank of Canada), J. de Beaufort Wijnholds and L. Hoogduin (DNB), O. Issing (Deutsche Bundesbank), A. Crockett (Bank of England), M. Guitián (IMF) and A. Icard (Banque de France). Also, prominent academics like professors S. Fischer (MIT), A. Cukierman (Tel Aviv), B. Friedman (Harvard), M. de Cecco (Rome) and F. Giavazzi (Bocconi), R. Layard (LSE) and R. Dornbusch (MIT) have made contributions. The book ends with a general report by S. Eijffinger (CentER). The collection of papers and proceedings will be of outstanding interest to anyone who is professionally involved with monetary policy and central banking. |
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A Framework for Monetary Stability $279.74 This book focuses on various important aspects of monetary policy such as the final objective of monetary policy, the position of the central bank, the design and implementation of monetary policy, the relationship between monetary policy and exchange rate regimes, and the consequences of financial reforms in Central and Eastern Europe and in Latin America. A Framework for Monetary Stability begins with introductions by President W. Duisenberg (DNB) and Vice Chairman D. Mullins, Jr. (Federal Reserve Board). Furthermore, twelve contributions discuss and analyse theoretical, empirical and institutional issues of monetary policy and central banking in Europe and America as well as in other countries. Contributors are reputed policymakers such as C. Freedman (Bank of Canada), J. de Beaufort Wijnholds and L. Hoogduin (DNB), O. Issing (Deutsche Bundesbank), A. Crockett (Bank of England), M. Guitian (IMF) and A. Icard (Banque de France). Also, prominent academics like professors S. Fischer (MIT), A. Cukierman (Tel Aviv), B. Friedman (Harvard), M. de Cecco (Rome) and F. Giavazzi (Bocconi), R. Layard (LSE) and R. Dornbusch (MIT) have made contributions. The book ends with a general report by S. Eijffinger (CentER). The collection of papers and proceedings will be of outstanding interest to anyone who is professionally involved with monetary policy and central banking. |
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A Glorious Defeat $8.36 Why Mexico Went To War With The United States The war that was fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848 was a major event in the history of both countries: it cost Mexico half of its national territory, opened western North America to U.S. expansion, and brought to the surface a host of tensions that led to devastating civil wars in both countries. Among generations of Latin Americans, it helped to cement the image of the United States as an arrogant, aggressive, and imperialist nation, poisoning relations between a young America and its southern neighbors. In contrast with many current books that treat the war as a fundamentally American experience, Timothy J. Henderson offers a fresh perspective on the Mexican side of the equation. Examining the manner in which Mexico gained independence, Henderson brings to light a greater understanding of that country s intense factionalism and political paralysis leading up to and through the war. Also touching on a range of topics from culture, ethnicity, religion, and geography, this comprehensive yet concise narrative humanizes the conflict and serves as the perfect introduction for new readers of Mexican history. |
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A Glorious Defeat: Mexico and Its War with the United States $7.25 New – Why Mexico Went To War With The United States The war that was fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848 was a major event in the history of both countries: it cost Mexico half of its national territory, opened western North America to U.S. expansion, and brought to the surface a host of tensions that led to devastating civil wars in both countries. Among generations of Latin Americans, it helped to cement the image of the United States as an arrogant, aggressive, |
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A Glorious Defeat: Mexico and Its War with the United States $4 Used – Why Mexico Went To War With The United States The war that was fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848 was a major event in the history of both countries: it cost Mexico half of its national territory, opened western North America to U.S. expansion, and brought to the surface a host of tensions that led to devastating civil wars in both countries. Among generations of Latin Americans, it helped to cement the image of the United States as an arrogant, aggressive |
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A Glorious Defeat: Mexico and Its War with the United States $5.96 New – Why Mexico Went To War With The United States The war that was fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848 was a major event in the history of both countries: it cost Mexico half of its national territory, opened western North America to U.S. expansion, and brought to the surface a host of tensions that led to devastating civil wars in both countries. Among generations of Latin Americans, it helped to cement the image of the United States as an arrogant, aggressive, |
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A Glorious Defeat: Mexico and Its War with the United States $2.54 Used – Why Mexico Went To War With The United States The war that was fought between the United States and Mexico from 1846 to 1848 was a major event in the history of both countries: it cost Mexico half of its national territory, opened western North America to U.S. expansion, and brought to the surface a host of tensions that led to devastating civil wars in both countries. Among generations of Latin Americans, it helped to cement the image of the United States as an arrogant, aggressive |