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The Time of the Generals: Latin American Professional Militarism in World Perspective » Read Now
by Frederick M. Nunn. 354 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

"An international excursion into the byways of the military mind . . . [with] special significance as one of the few books to seek to set, let alone succeed in setting, the Latin American military in a broader international perspective. . . . It will become standard fare for students of Latin...
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"An international excursion into the byways of the military mind . . . [with] special significance as one of the few books to seek to set, let alone succeed in setting, the Latin American military in a broader international perspective. . . . It will become standard fare for students of Latin America, [and] of military affairs worldwide."-Frank D. McCann, author of The Brazilian-American Alliance, 1937-1945
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Militarism and Politics in Latin America: Peru from Sanchez Cerro to Sendero Luminoso » Read Now
by Daniel M. Masterson. 350 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

This is the only comprehensive case study in English of the highly complex Peruvian military and its place in Peruvian society. Covering the early 1930s to present, it is based on extensive Latin American and U.S. archival sources and personal interviews. Emphasis is placed on the impact of French...
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This is the only comprehensive case study in English of the highly complex Peruvian military and its place in Peruvian society. Covering the early 1930s to present, it is based on extensive Latin American and U.S. archival sources and personal interviews. Emphasis is placed on the impact of French and U.S. military theory; revolutionary politics up to and including Sendero Luminoso; the rationale behind General Alvarado's reforms (1968-75); Velasco's legacy; and an examination of the Soviet Union's involvement in Peru. For students and scholars of contemporary Latin America.
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Armies and Politics in Latin America » Read Now
by Abraham F. Lowenthal, J. Samuel Fitch. 490 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

...military regimes. III...ago--that military involvement in Latin American politics...civilian" and "military" regimes is often...that most Latin American...
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The Transition to Democracy in Latin America: The Role of the Military » Read Now
by Bruce W. Farcau. 183 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

This book examines the role of the military in the wave of democratization that has swept through Latin America in the past decade. Although much of the leading literature on the transition to democracy recognizes the importance of "hardline" and "softline" factions within the military in this...
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This book examines the role of the military in the wave of democratization that has swept through Latin America in the past decade. Although much of the leading literature on the transition to democracy recognizes the importance of "hardline" and "softline" factions within the military in this process, the author takes this study one step further to investigate the motivations of the military officers themselves. Using the cases of Brazil and Bolivia, and relying on dozens of interviews with military officers, politicians, jurists, and other observers throughout Latin America, he determines that the factions' attitudes do not depend primarily on ideological commitment but on the leaders' calculation, as to the career benefits to their followers of either supporting or opposing democratization. In terms of policy making, it is important to recognize this distinction in order to help preserve the fragile democracies which are already under threat from the military once again.
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Sentinels of Empire: The United States and Latin American Militarism » Read Now
by Jan Knippers Black. 246 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

"This hard-hitting critique of US policy toward Latin America includes a historical sketch of US relations with individual countries. Black argues persuasively that the US has been the major oppponent of needed reforms in Latin American countries and the major proponent of predatory military...
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"This hard-hitting critique of US policy toward Latin America includes a historical sketch of US relations with individual countries. Black argues persuasively that the US has been the major oppponent of needed reforms in Latin American countries and the major proponent of predatory military establishments. The unwavering US goal, she believes, has been preservation of the established US empire in Latin America, but she cites differing strategies to attain this goal used by conservatives (President Reagan) and liberals (President Carter). She sees a weakening of US hegemony, however, as pressures for reform become irresistable. . . . This book should be read by all who view US policy toward Latin America as benevolent." Choice
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Civilian-Military Relations in Brazil, 1889-1898 » Read Now
by June E. Hahner. 234 pgs.

Collections: History, Entire Library

...UNLIKE MOST OF Latin America, Brazil...been without military problems for...The Spanish-American countries...subsequent civilian regimes, unlike Brazilian...Hispanic...
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Eroding Military Influence in Brazil: Politicians against Soldiers » Read Now
by Wendy Hunter. 248 pgs.

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...federal government, the regimes intention was to eliminate challenges to the militarys monopoly on coercion, a...politicians. How did the two military presidents achieve...
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Military Rebellion in Argentina: Between Coups and Consolidation » Read Now
by Deborah L. Norden. 246 pgs.

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Argentina's recently established democracy endured the trauma of four major military uprisings between 1987 and 1990, continuing even after the rebels' original motivations faded. Exploring the causes of the rebellions and the rebel movement's development, Deborah L. Norden's Military Rebellion in...
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Argentina's recently established democracy endured the trauma of four major military uprisings between 1987 and 1990, continuing even after the rebels' original motivations faded. Exploring the causes of the rebellions and the rebel movement's development, Deborah L. Norden's Military Rebellion in Argentina underlines the inherently undefined nature of new democracies and reveals important dimensions of how coalitions are formed within the armed forces. By focusing on a military movement rather than merely separate incidents of insurrection, this study reveals central motivations that could be otherwise overlooked. Norden begins with an analysis of the relation between democracy and military insurrection in previous post-authoritarian civilian periods, then turns to Argentina's long battle against military intervention in politics. The study focuses on the internally divisive effects of the 1976-1983 military regime, which generated the intra-army cleavages that emerged during the subsequent period of civilian rule, and the civilian policies that prompted the rebels to action. At the heart of the study is an examination of the evolution of military rebellion, looking at the shift from policy-provoked reaction to more independent, politically motivated organization. Norden also explores general themes such as intransigent interventionism - and the effects of different military regimes in South America on the likelihood of democratic consolidation.
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Mission in Mufti: Brazil's Military Regimes, 1964-1985 » Read Now
by Wilfred A. Bacchus. 170 pgs.

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This study focuses on the regimes which governed Brazil over the twenty-one year span ended in 1985. The book examines the organization and the record established by the military during that period, with attention also given to the ideologic tendencies and internal divisions within the military...
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This study focuses on the regimes which governed Brazil over the twenty-one year span ended in 1985. The book examines the organization and the record established by the military during that period, with attention also given to the ideologic tendencies and internal divisions within the military elite, considers what obstacles the regimes could not overcome, and where that resistance came from in each of the five regimes. Also included is a summarization and post-era assessment aided by the perspective afforded after several years' passage of time.
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Civil-Military Relations in Latin America: New Analytical Perspectives » Read Now
by David Pion-Berlin. 303 pgs.

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The armed forces may no longer rule nations throughout Latin America, but they continue to influence democratic governments across the region. In nine original, thought-provoking essays, this book offers fresh theoretical insights into the dilemmas facing Latin American politicians as they struggle...
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The armed forces may no longer rule nations throughout Latin America, but they continue to influence democratic governments across the region. In nine original, thought-provoking essays, this book offers fresh theoretical insights into the dilemmas facing Latin American politicians as they struggle to gain full control over their military institutions.
Latin America has changed in profound ways since the end of the Cold War, the re-emergence of democracy, and the ascendancy of free-market economies and trade blocs. The contributors to this volume recognize the necessity of finding intellectual approaches that speak to these transformations. They utilize a wide range of contemporary models to analyze recent political and economic reform in nations throughout Latin America, presenting case studies on Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, and Venezuela. Bridging the gap between Latin American studies and political science, these essays not only explore the forces that shape civil-military relations in Latin America but also address larger questions of political development and democratization in the region.
The contributors are Felipe Agero, J. Samuel Fitch, Wendy Hunter, Ernesto Lpez, Brian Loveman, David R. Mares, Deborah L. Norden, David Pion-Berlin, and Harold A. Trinkunas.
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