Provides a comparative analysis of political and economic development in Latin America Understanding Latin American Politics assesses Latin American political a

Taking a fresh thematic approach to politics and society in Latin America, this introductory textbook analyzes the region's past and present in an accessible an

Fully updated and revised, this second edition includes a new chapter on parties, elections, and movements.

Understanding Latin America's recent economic performance calls for a multidisciplinary analysis. This handbook looks at the interaction of economics and politi