Download or read book Gabriel Garc a Moreno and Conservative State Formation in the Andes written by Peter V. N. Henderson and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the life and times of Ecuador's most controversial politician within the broader context of the new political history, addressing five major themes of nineteenth-century Latin American history: the creation of political networks, the divisiveness of regionalism, the bitterness of the liberal-conservative ideological divide, the complicating problem of caudillismo, and the quest for progress and modernization. Two myths traditionally associated with García Moreno's rule are debunked. The first is that he created a theocracy in Ecuador. Instead, the book argues that he negotiated a concordat with the Papacy giving the national government control over the church's secular responsibilities, and subordinated the clergy, many of whom were highly critical of García Moreno, to the conservative state. A second, frequently repeated generalization is that he created a conservative dictatorship out of touch with the liberal age in which he lived. Instead, the book argues that moderates held sway during the first nine years of García Moreno's period of influence, and only during his final term did he achieve the type of conservative state he thought necessary to advance his progressive nation-building agenda. In sum, this book enriches our understanding of many of the notions of state formation by suggesting that conservatives like García Moreno envisioned a program of material progress and promoting national unity under a very different formula from that of nineteenth-century liberals.
Download or read book Culture and Customs of Ecuador written by Michael Handelsman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2000-03-30 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culture and Customs of Ecuador celebrates the extraordinary cultural, geographic, and ethnic diversity that has made this small country one of Latin America's most unique. Through this overview of its history, religious institutions, literature, social customs, cinema, media, and visual and performing arts, Ecuador emerges as a vibrant microcosm of Latin America. Students and other readers will learn how Ecuadorian society blends pre-Colombian, colonial, modern, and postmodern cultural forces. The underlying themes of Ecuador's continuous struggles with multiculturalism and national identity are presented with unprecedented clarity. Ecuador is a land of drama and paradox with abundant natural resources and a boom and bust economy that has prolonged dependence and instability. Despite many of the economic and social obstacles typical of developing nations, Ecuador has developed a dynamic culture. This multicultural society comes alive through engaging chapters on everything from history to performing arts. A chronology and glossary supplement the text.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Twentieth Century Latin American and Caribbean Literature 1900 2003 written by Daniel Balderston and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004 with total page 701 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Latin American and Caribbean Literature, 1900-2003 draws together entries on all aspects of literature including authors, critics, major works, magazines, genres, schools and movements in these regions from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day. With more than 200 entries written by a team of international contributors, this Encyclopedia successfully covers the popular to the esoteric.The Encyclopedia is an invaluable reference resource for those studying Latin American and/or Caribbean literature as well.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Contemporary Latin American and Caribbean Cultures written by Daniel Balderston and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2000-12-07 with total page 687 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vast three-volume Encyclopedia offers more than 4000 entries on all aspects of the dynamic and exciting contemporary cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean. Its coverage is unparalleled with more than 40 regions discussed and a time-span of 1920 to the present day. "Culture" is broadly defined to include food, sport, religion, television, transport, alongside architecture, dance, film, literature, music and sculpture. The international team of contributors include many who are based in Latin America and the Caribbean making this the most essential, authoritative and authentic Encyclopedia for anyone studying Latin American and Caribbean studies. Key features include: * over 4000 entries ranging from extensive overview entries which provide context for general issues to shorter, factual or biographical pieces * articles followed by bibliographic references which offer a starting point for further research * extensive cross-referencing and thematic and regional contents lists direct users to relevant articles and help map a route through the entries * a comprehensive index provides further guidance.
Download or read book The Legal Foundations of Inequality written by Roberto Gargarella and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-04-12 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the influence of opposing constitutional ideals during the "founding period" of constitutionalism in the Americas. Examining a range of countries including the United States, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela, Roberto Gargarella outlines these views and traces their influence to the present day.
Download or read book Guide to the Hispanic American Historical Review 1956 1975 written by Wilber A. Chaffee and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 1980 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Readings in Latin American History Since 1810 written by Lewis Hanke and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author has chosen articles which have made permanent contributions on significant topics, sometimes embodying new approaches to the study of Latin American history, and in general representing a balance between the work of veteran historians and younger scholars in the field. The text of each article appears in its entirety, minus the footnotes but with a brief introductory note to identify the author and to suggest the relation of his article to the relevant literature on the topic he treats-- Preface.
Download or read book The Americas written by and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quarterly review of inter-American cultural history.
Download or read book The Constitution of Tyranny written by Brian Loveman and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive study of the constitutional foundations of dictatorship and political repression in Spanish America, revealing the historical role of regimes of exception in impeding democratization and buttressing military participation in the region's politics. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Download or read book Handbook of Latin American Studies written by and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains scholarly evaluations of books and book chapters as well as conference papers and articles published worldwide in the field of Latin American studies. Covers social sciences and the humanities in alternate years.
Download or read book History of Latin America written by Harold Eugene Davis and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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