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Political Handbook of the Americas 2008 (Political Handbook of the Americas) | 
 enlarge | Author: Cq Press
Publisher: CQ Press
Category: Book
List Price: $135.00
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Sales Rank: 1943961
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 705
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.4
ISBN: 0872899039
Dewey Decimal Number: 320
EAN: 9780872899032
ASIN: 0872899039
Publication Date: May 1, 2008
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Product Description
An indispensable research tool for academic, public, and high school libraries, corporate and non-profit organization libraries, as well as U.S. and foreign government agencies and news media companies, this brand new guide is the one-stop source for vital information and analysis on every major aspect of government and politics in the Americas. This regional handbook covers all of North America, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. An in-depth introductory essay by CQ Researcher staff writer Peter Katel analyzes the issues, trends, and events that affect the entire Americas. Specific topics include: Battle for socioeconomic equality and race relations Rural indigenous cultures vs. Urbanization Rapidly expanding cities leading to a huge urban underclass Dictatorial regimes vs. populism; Authoritarianism vs. Democracy Politicization of religion Latin American countries relationships with the United States Migration to the U.S. and Canada
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