Download or read book The Landowners of the Argentine Pampas written by Roy Hora and published by Clarendon Press. This book was released on 2001-01-04 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a social and political history of the Argentine landowners, for many decades Latin America's most affluent propertied class. Roy Hora develops a historically based view of how socio-economic and political change affected the landowners and was in turn affected by them between the 1860s and 1940s. He questions the excessively static picture of the landowners of the pampas, which unquestioningly accepts the image of power, lineage, and permanence given by both panegyrists and critics of the estancieros. Dr Hora challenges the view of a powerful, reactionary landed class, dominating the country's history from colonial times to the rise of Peronism in the 1940s. But he also challenges revisionist interpretations which seek to de-emphasize the central role played by the landowning class in the evolution of modern Argentina.
Download or read book Revolution on the Pampas written by James R. Scobie and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the Argentine pampas, between the years 1860 and 1910, a dramatic social and agricultural revolution took place. The haunts of wild cattle, native peoples, and gauchos were transformed into cultivated fields and rich pastures. A land that had produced only scrawny sheep and cattle became one of the world’s leading exporters of wheat, corn, beef, mutton, and wool. A country that had had only a sparse and scattered Spanish and mestizo population now boasted a metropolis of one and a half million, and a national population of eight million people, nearly a third of whom were born in Europe. These were significant changes, and wheat growing played a major role in all of them. This study traces the development of the Argentine wheat zone, focusing on the part wheat played in forming the Argentina of today. James R. Scobie begins his account with the first settlers who colonized Santa Fe in the 1850s and shows how they and thousands of other European immigrants converted this vast grassland into a world breadbasket. He explains why these small farmer-owners soon gave way to tenant farmers, and how crop farming developed primarily as servant to the predominant sheep and cattle interests. He expands on several factors responsible for this evolvement: the elimination of indigenous threat, the coming of the railroad, the agricultural policy—or lack of policy—of the Argentine government, and the urban orientation of the Argentine people. The railroads, by suppressing the building of other roads through the pampas, had the effect of isolating the wheatgrowers. By making the products of the pampas available to world markets, the railroads opened up new trade, which helped the growth of cities tremendously; but this very prosperity pushed the cost of land far beyond the wheatgrower’s ability to buy it. The result was a pampas without settlers, a frontier filled with migrant sharecroppers and tenant farmers, a land exploited but not possessed. Transiency as well as isolation became the common denominators of these families, who were forced to move every few years to make way for more valued tenants—sheep and cattle. They left behind them no schools, no churches, no roads, no villages. Immigrants came to labor but not to sink their roots in the pampas. Without sentimentality but with understanding and compassion, Scobie explores every facet of the lives of these laborers who created Argentina’s agricultural greatness. His examination of Argentina’s broad policies toward land, immigration, and tariffs shows that the national government had little lasting or effective interest in the country’s agricultural development. In a social sense, the thousands of immigrants who toiled the pampas were looked upon as the wild cattle or fertile soil—blessings which neither needed nor warranted official attention. Scobie’s conclusion is that Argentina got better than it deserved.
Download or read book Freud in the Pampas written by Mariano Ben Plotkin and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a fascinating history of how psychoanalysis became an essential element of contemporary Argentine culture--in the media, in politics, and in daily private lives. The book reveals the unique conditions and complex historical process that made possible the diffusion, acceptance, and popularization of psychoanalysis in Argentina, which has the highest number of psychoanalysts per capita in the world. It shows why the intellectual trajectory of the psychoanalytic movement was different in Argentina than in either the United States or Europe and how Argentine culture both fostered and was shaped by its influence. The book starts with a description of the Argentine medical and intellectual establishments reception of psychoanalysis, and the subsequent founding of the Argentine Psychoanalytic Association in 1942. It then broadens to describe the emergence of a "psy culture in the 1960s, tracing its origins to a complex combination of social, economic, political, and cultural factors. The author then analyzes the role of "diffusers of psychoanalysis in Argentina--both those who were part of the psychoanalytic establishment and those who were not. The book goes on to discuss specific areas of reception and diffusion of psychoanalytic thought: its acceptance by progressive sectors of the psychiatric profession; the impact of the psychoanalytically oriented program in psychology at the University of Buenos Aires; and the incorporation of psychoanalysis into the theoretical artillery of the influential left of the 1960s and 1970s. Finally, the author analyzes the effects of the military dictatorship, established in 1976, on the "psy universe, showing how it was possible to practice psychoanalysis in a highly authoritarian political context.
Download or read book The Jewish Gauchos of the Pampas written by Alberto Gerchunoff and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1910, this stirring depiction of shtetl life in Argentina is once again available in paperback.
Download or read book The Pampas and the Andes written by Nathaniel Holmes Bishop and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Peopling the Argentine Pampa written by Mark Jefferson and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pampas and Andes written by Nathaniel Holmes Bishop and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pioneering in the Pampas written by Richard Arthur Seymour and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book On the Pampas Or The Young Settlers written by G. A. Henty and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In G. A. Henty's book 'On the Pampas; Or, The Young Settlers', readers are transported to the Argentine Pampas where they follow the adventures of young English settlers. Henty's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the landscape, detailed historical context, and fast-paced action that keeps readers engaged. The novel provides insights into the challenges faced by settlers in a foreign land, as well as the relationships they form with the indigenous people. Henty's attention to detail brings the setting to life, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the story. Through the journey of the young settlers, Henty explores themes of bravery, friendship, and cultural exchange. As a prolific author of historical fiction, G. A. Henty's personal experiences as a war correspondent and his passion for history have influenced his writing. His dedication to research and accuracy shines through in 'On the Pampas', as he seamlessly weaves historical events into the narrative. Henty's ability to blend education with entertainment has made him a beloved author among young readers and history enthusiasts alike. I highly recommend 'On the Pampas; Or, The Young Settlers' to anyone interested in historical fiction, adventure stories, or exploring different cultures. Henty's storytelling prowess and attention to detail make this novel a captivating read that offers valuable insights into the life of early settlers in Argentina.
Download or read book The Prairies and the Pampas written by and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 1987-09 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Argentine and Canadian wheat economies, starting from very similar positions in the late nineteenth century, had diverged startlingly by 1930. In wheat production and export Argentina had stagnated and declined, while Canada had surged to a position of world leadership. This book explains how Canada had outpaced Argentina, a country with better growing conditions and a much shorter haul to port. The author finds the explanation in how differing government policies affected the paths the Canadian and Argentine wheat economies took. The author's investigations center on several key questions: In what ways did Canadian and Argentine policy makers and wheat growers attempt to improve their competitive positions by introducing efficient marketing systems, research, and agricultural education? How responsive were the two political systems to questions of land tenure, the role of immigrants, and political representation in the wheat regions? In sum, how did quite different views on the role of the state affect the outcome? The book is in three parts. The first provides a basic political and economic overview of Argentine and Canadian history between 1880 and 1930. The second part analyzes and compares the two countries' basic agricultural development policies. In the third part the focus moves away from a topical emphasis and shifts to an analysis of major agricultural policy issues in the two countries. The concluding chapter presents some final thoughts on the different paths of agrarian development in the two countries.
Download or read book The pampas and Andes written by Nathaniel Holmes Bishop and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Revolution on the Pampas written by James R. Scobie and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Revolution on the Pampas A Social History of Argentine Wheat 1860 1910 written by James R. Scobie and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Out on the Pampas written by George Alfred Henty and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Archaeology of the Pampas and Patagonia written by Gustavo G. Politis and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-12-31 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, Gustavo G. Politis and Luis A. Borrero explore the archaeology and ethnography of the indigenous people who inhabited Argentina's Pampas and the Patagonia region from the end of the Pleistocene until the 20th century. Offering a history of the nomadic foragers living in the harsh habitats of the South America's Southern Cone, they provide detailed account of human adaptations to a range of environmental and social conditions. The authors show how the region's earliest inhabitants interacted with now-extinct animals as they explored and settled the vast open prairies and steppes of the region until they occupied most of its available habitats. They also trace technological advances, including the development of pottery, the use of bows and arrows, and horticulture. Making new research and data available for the first time, Politis and Borrero's volume demonstrates how geographical variation in the Southern Cone generated diverse adaptation strategies.
Download or read book Pioneering in the Pampas Or the First Four Years of a Settler s Experience in the La Plata Camps written by Richard Arthur Seymour and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2018-02-24 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book X ray of the Pampa written by Ezequiel Martínez Estrada and published by Austin : University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1971 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1933, when its author was approaching forty years of age, X-Ray of the Pampas is multidimensional: part history, part essay in social psychology, part prophecy. -- Introduction.
