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History of Latin America - Scholarly Resources and Surveys

Understand the evolution of U.S. policy toward Latin America, the region’s economic and political transformations since 1917, and the key scholarly works shaping modern Latin American historiography.

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Which comprehensive overview of Latin American economic trends from post-independence to the early 21st century was written by Victor Bulmer-Thomas?

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Which comprehensive overview of Latin American economic trends from post-independence to the early 21st century was written by Victor Bulmer-Thomas?

The Economic History of Latin America since Independence

Which edited volume by Paulo Drinot and Alan Knight examines the impact of the 1930s global economic crisis on the region?

The Great Depression in Latin America

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Ralph Lee Woodward’s study of Latin America between 1850‑1900 focuses on the impact of which intellectual movement?

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U.S. Relations with Latin America

United States foreign policy toward Latin America

United States–Latin American relations

Cold War in Latin America

Latin American presidencies interrupted

Economic Developments in Latin America

Economic history of Latin America

Great Depression in Latin America

Market-oriented reforms in Latin America

Modern Political and Social Trends

Modern Latin America

Positivism in Latin America

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United States foreign policy toward Latin America

The historical development of U.S. diplomatic, economic, and military actions influencing Latin American nations from the 19th century through the Cold War.

United States–Latin American relations

The bilateral political, economic, and cultural interactions between the United States and countries of Latin America over more than a century.

Economic history of Latin America

The study of economic trends, structural changes, and policy developments in Latin American nations from independence to the present.

Great Depression in Latin America

The impact of the worldwide 1930s economic crisis on Latin American economies, societies, and political movements.

Cold War in Latin America

The period of political conflict, revolutionary movements, and U.S. intervention in Latin America from the late 1940s to the early 1990s.

Modern Latin America

A comprehensive overview of the political, economic, and social developments in Latin America during the 20th and early 21st centuries.

Latin American presidencies interrupted

Cases in which the terms of Latin American presidents were cut short by coups, resignations, or external pressures.

Positivism in Latin America

The influence of positivist philosophy on Latin American political and social reforms in the late 19th century.

Market-oriented reforms in Latin America

The adoption, successes, and failures of neoliberal economic policies across Latin American countries since the late 20th century.