A Brief History of Argentina

Spanning more than 12,000 years of history, A Brief History of Argentina, Second Edition thoroughly and comprehensively explores these issues and discusses how they will affect Argentina's future.

Coverage includes:

-A comprehensive summary of Argentina's diverse geography and its varied natural resources

-The origins of the deep-seated practices of discrimination, which continue today

-The effects of neoliberalism on Argentina's large working class and urban poor, culminating in the caserola movement, the piqueteros movement, and the birth of the cartoneros

-The impact a changing global economy has had within Argentina's borders

-The rich culture of Argentina, which has created five Nobel laureates, vibrant cities that draw millions of tourists annually, and sports teams that have won multiple world championships.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Checkmark Books
Published: 07/01/2011
ISBN: 9780816083619
Pages: 354
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.90d