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11610. THE BRAZILIAN ECONOMY. Examines the current position and future U.S. trade and investment prospects with Brazil. The analysis profiles reforms to date (privatization, currency reform, trade reform), economic conditions and problems and opportunities in future trade and investment. 10p., 45f., 24b.
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11607. THE ARGENTINE ECONOMY. Overview and analysis of Argentina's "economic miracle." Looks at the major factors in Argentina's economic reform and recovery, and then assesses Argentina as a prospective market for U.S. trade and investment. 11p., 57f., 25b.
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11606. THE CHILEAN ECONOMY. Analyzes current economic conditions and status of economic reforms in Chile. Considers Chile as a prospect for U.S. trade and investment. 12p., 46f., 19b.
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11604. MILITARY GOVERNMENT AND POPULAR PARTICIPATION IN PANAMA BY G. PRIESTLY. Strong review of this short book on the beginnings of the Torrijos regime in 1968-75, and how it institutionalized popular movements under the leadership of the military; concludes, however, that by the 1990s, this book is a historical document. 6 pages, 2 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source..
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11602. ARGENTINA'S GOLDEN AGE: MAIN FACTORS IN ECONOMIC GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT, 1860-1914. Overview and analysis of Argentine development during the period of its first "economic miracle." Profiles expansion of national income, productivity, foreign trade and investment. Pinpoints British foreign investment, the building of the railways, immigration, system of land ownership and control, technological innovation and technical improvements and a supportive political/social structure as the main factors in Argentina's export-led development and expansion during this period. 17p., 38f., 14b.
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11596. AN ASSESSMENT OF CLINTON'S LATIN AMERICAN DRUG PROGRAM. Serious look at the first two years of Clinton's proposals, through the revelation of new Colombian President Samper's links to cartels. Concludes that Clinton has not given this area of policy high priority attention. 8p., 20f., 14b.
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11592. LAURA ESQUIVAL'S "LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE". Good favorable review of this novel-with recipes, focusing on how its themes of food and frustration reflect the female experience of history. 6p., 1f., 1b.
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11534. A COMPARISON OF TRADE AREAS: MERCOSUR AND THE EUROPEAN UNION. Overviews of the European Union (since 1951) and Mercosur, the South American group that arose from Brazilian-Argentinean trade cooperation in the 1980s, focusing on structural and institutional development, cross-order business integration and the contribution to overall development. 11p. 22f. 16b.
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11469. I, RIGOBERTA MENCHU: AN INDIAN WOMAN IN GUATEMALA. Reviews the nobel-prize winning autobiography of a Quiche Indian woman and political activist in Guatemala. In addition to tracing Menchu's life story from birth to age twenty, the book describes some of the major customs and mores of Menchu's tribe and, in often painfully graphic detail, probes the depth of Indian repression in Guatemala. 5p. 6f. 1b.
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11464. CUBA, THE U.S., AND CUBAN-AMERICANS. Historical overview of the Cuban-American community since the mid-1950s; the support for a young insurgent Fidel in Miami in the '50s, his victory and the reaction, exile demographics and politics including Mariel and the fall of the Soviet Union, Cuba's bleak prospects in the 1990s. 9p. 21f. 7b.
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11374. SLAVERY IN BRAZIL AND THE SOUTHERN U.S. Compares slavery in colonial Brazil and the Southern U.S. up to 1865, using Degler's and Freyre's works as major sources. Differences and similarities in historical/economic factors of the two slavery systems, treatment of slaves, reliance on the slave trade, legal status of slaves, policies on manumission, attitudes toward miscegenation, and other factors considers. Concurs with Degler's thesis that the differences in slavery between the two nations were mainly the result of historical circumstances, not culture. 22p., 42f., 17b.
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11320. MEXICO AFTER NAFTA: FREE ENTERPRISE AND THE FUTURE OF THE MEXICAN ECONOMY. Overview and analysis of the current and future prospects for Mexican economic development in the wake of NAFTA. Considers the transition of the Mexican economy from state control to free market, looking at the efforts at deregulation, privatization, and the attraction of foreign business. Speculates about the effect of NAFTA on the Mexican economy. 12p., 42f., 30b.
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11256. LIBERATION THEOLOGY IN LATIN AMERICA. Argues that Latin American movement known as liberation theology in Roman Catholic Church offers new approaches to religious and political freedoms for residents. Brief history of movement, along with central themes of movement and relation to Marxism. 11p., 33f., 8b.
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11255. TWO ELIZABETHAN SONNET CYCLES. Compares Sir Phillip Sydney's sonnets from Astrophel and Stella with Shakespeares's sonnets. The common themes of despair, poetic immortality, and idealized love are explained. 8p., 16f., 2b.
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11229. ISOLATION AND THE CARIBBEAN. Discusses role that will be played by countries of the Caribbean in new world order, particularly after the fall of Soviet Union. Links events and history of region to the global system both socially and economically. U.S./Caribbean relations covered. 11p. 27f. 11b.
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11118. A REVIEW AND CRITIQUE OF THE LABYRINTH OF SOLITUDE. A collection of essays with the premise that Mexicans employ various "masks" that conceal their personalities and values. Concludes that Paz's work of social psychology is required reading for an introduction to the Mexican national character. 5p., 12f., 1b.
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11095. THE HISTORY OF THE TANGO. Detailed discussion of the origin and evolution of the tango as an expression of Argentinian culture. Its symbolism, great innovators, cultural impact and current status are analyzed. 9p., 25f., 20b.
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11040. MEXICAN ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND NAFTA. Discusses possible impact of Us/Mexico discrepancies in environmental regulation. Loss of U.S. jobs, trade balance, and pollution are considered. Obstacles to harmonization are analyzed including cultural differences, Mexican sovereignty, GATT, and political good faith. 8p. 25f. 17b.
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11016. AZTEC CUSTOMS IN CONTEMPORARY MEXICAN INDIAN TRIBES. This term paper discusses the destruction of Aztec culture, discovery of "lost" rituals in remote areas of contemporary Mexico. Presents theories accounting for the selection and survival of particular cultural traits, their meaning, and the change wrought by modern culture. 6p., 9f., 5b.
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11003. "AMBIVALENT CONQUEST: MAYA AND SPANIARD IN YUCATAN 1517-1570" BY INGA CLENDINNEN. This termpaper provides a review and analysis of Clendinnen's book which criticizes traditional accounts of Spanish motivations. The essay discusses the author's views on cultural differences and interactions after the Conquest. KEYWORDS: book review spanish conquest maya yucatan peninsula term paper ambivalent conquest. 5p., 5f., 1b.
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10637. SENDERO LUMINOSO: PERU'S SHINING PATH. An investigation of the Peruvian Communist party's faction, Sendero Luminoso, or Shining Path, explains and analyzes its ideology, describes its main strategy and tactics, discusses the role of the Peruvian economy, politics, and society in the group's activities, and considers its future in the light of the recent capture of its chairman and leader, Presidente Gonzalo, Abimael Guzman. 11p. 30f. 22b.
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10630. LATIN AMERICAN ECONOMIC AGREEMENTS. The development of regional trade agreements are thoroughly discussed, including LAFTA, LAIA, the Central American common market, the Andean pact, the Carribean common market, Carribean basin initiative, Mercosur, and NAFTA. Factors inhibiting the success of these agreements are analyzed as is the potential for future economic success. 10p. 44f. 28b. (+4 p. of charts)
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10629. RACE RELATIONS IN BRAZIL. A well-documented treatment of race and color from an historical and contemporary perspective. Social mores, economic infrastructure and internal debate are noted. The paradoxical interplay of de facto racial segregation and patriotism (which supports the paper's assertion that color not race matters) and the phenomenon of "whitening" are discussed and future trends predicted 16p., 46f., 11b.
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$112
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10627. FOREIGN CAPITALS INTRODUCTION TO THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF PERU. Looks at the introduction of American capital into the copper mining economy of the Peruvian central highlands; the impact on peasant community is considered. 6p. 10f. 1b.
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10601. POLITICAL PARTIES IN PUERTO RICO AND THE ISSUE OF STATEHOOD. Well-documented paper which describes the three major political parties active in Puerto Rico. Legal, cultural, and economic considerations concerning statehood are discussed, as well as the alternatives (independence or continued commonwealth status). 10p., 26f., 13b.
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10585. THE MEDIA IN MEXICO. Overview and analysis of print and broadcast media in Mexico. Focuses on government control over print media and Grupo Televisa's domination of broadcast media. 6p., 20f., 13b.
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10576. AFTER CASTRO: THE FUTURE PROSPECTS OF CUBAN COMMUNISM. This paper discusses Castro's rise to power and considers to what degree Cuba's government is dependent upon Castro. Given the eventual end of Castro's regime and the recent failure of the Soviet Union, the paper considers the ideological and economic pressures Cuban Communism will have to face. Includes an extensive bibliography. 30p., 35f., 17b.
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10496. THE MULATTO ESCAPE HATCH: EXPLAINS DIFFERENCES IN RACE RELATIONS IN BRAZIL AND THE UNITED STATES. An explanation and analysis of Carl Degler's thesis of the "mulatto escape hatch" which offers an explanation for the different outcomes of post-slavery race relations in the two countries. 5p., 10f., 3b.
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$35
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10495. STATE AND SOCIETY IN MEXICO. Discusses the special relationship between civil society and a "strong" government in Mexico, elaborating on the historical conditions that enabled the formation of a strong state in Mexico and discussing its implications for political stability and democracy. 5p., 8f., 4b.
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10494. THE WORKING CLASS IN ARGENTINA. Discussion and analysis of the rise of the working class in Argentina during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Analyzes its link with Peronism and its relation to political instability and prospects for democratic government. 5p., 13f., 6b.
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10493. POLITICAL INSTABILITY IN LATIN AMERICA. Discusses some significant causes (debt, income inequity, lack of institutional political framework, the role of the military in government) of political instability in Latin America. Considers some of the ways in which these problems might be addressed by leaders within the region and the United States. 5p. 13f. 6b.
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10474. HOW HARSH WAS THE SLAVE EXPERIENCE IN COLONIAL BRAZIL? Examines the factors which contributed to easing the slave experience, including character traits of the Portuguese conquerers, the Catholic Church, and widespread intermarriage. 5p., 12f., 1b.
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$35
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10434. BLACK SLAVERY IN LATIN AMERICA: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES. The paper begins with a brief history of slavery, followed by the evolution of slavery in Latin America. Following is a provacative discussion of the difference between slavery in Latin America and the American South: the diverse layers of racial stratification found throughout Latin America society, the type of work performed, and their relative insignificance to the economy. 10p., 18f., 7b.
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$70
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10427. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE NICARAGUAN REVOLUTION. The development of Catholic radicalism was a startling change in a region where the Catholic Church had for centuries been a leading defender of the status quo. Motivational and historical factors leading to the emergence of radical positions, such as Liberation Theology, among Catholics in Nicaragua and other Latin American countries are examined. It is concluded that neither motivational theory nor historical trends can fully account for the decisions of individuals. 22p. 27f. 9b.
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10423. CONTROLLING THE COCAINE PROBLEM: GEOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVE. A detailed discussion of the history of cocaine's role in Latin America and the nature of the market in the United States. 20p. 56f. 62b.
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10416. THE LIMITS OF DEMOCRATIZATION IN NICARAGUA. Nicaragua is examined in the context of the history of Latin America to identify the factors that have led to a state of dependency, and to examine how dependency has shaped Nicaraguan politics. The papers argues that genuine democratization is unlikely in the face of continued dependency and persistent extremes of wealth and poverty. 25p. 18f. 12b.
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10394. THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY OF PANAMA. Examines Panama's recent economic and financial history. how the Cabinet Decree No. 238 in 1970 opened the way for Panama to become an international financial haven. Disucsses imports, exports, role of the balboa (equivalent to the U.S. dollar) and the Colon Free Zone. The growth and decline of Panama as a financial haven; ease of setting up dummy corporations; role of Noriega and political corruption; arrest of Noriega. 14p., 42f., 15b.
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$98
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10367. VOODOO IN HAITIAN SOCIETY AND POLITICS. This paper seeks to uncover some of the mystery surrounding Haiti and voodoo. Rather than approaching the topic of voodoo in Haiti as a cult or evil practice, looks at the way in which voodoo is deeply integrated in Haitian politics and society. Following an overview of the history, definition and basic practices of vodoo, this paper examines voodoo as a cultural force in Haiti -- exploring its uses as a social lubricant and problem-solver and its role as a political tool. 12p., 34f., 14b.
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10363. U.S. FOREIGN POLICY IN PANAMA: GUNBOAT DIPLOMACY OR GOOD NEIGHBOR? The scope and rationale of U.S. foreign policy interests in Panama as defined and shaped by U.S. political ideology, economic interests, military interests and social/political interests are identified and discussed. The concluding analysis speculates on future U.S. foreign policy options in Panama. 22p., 47f., 20b.
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10345. BRAZIL'S FOREIGN DEBT. The Collor de Mello government's failure to cope with Brazil's sagging economy and soaring external debt is examind. The origins of the debt crisis, measures taken to counter it, and current position of the liquidity crisis are reviewed in detail. 15p. 39f. 27b.
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$105
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10289. ARAB-ISLAMIC INFLUENCES IN LATIN AMERICA. A study of Arab-Islamic influences on Latin America beginning with Islamic influences on the cultures of Spain and Portugal in the Middle Ages up to the present-day influences on Latin American countries as a result of immigration. Analyzes Islamic links to Latin America as reflected in political structure, economics, and male-female relations. Traces the history of Muslim immigration to Latin America and assesses its influence. 25p. 38f. 15b.
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$133
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10265. PANCHO VILLA AND US-MEXICAN RELATIONS, 1913-1916. This paper examines the role of Pancho Villa, leader of the Northern Division in the Mexican Revolution/civil war of 1911-1919, in shaping the character of U.S.-Mexican relations during the course of that conflict. Following a brief overview of U.S.-Mexican relations at the beginning of this period, the analysis looks at Washington's changing view of Villa first as a useful instrument of Mexican Revolution and later as a threat to economic and political stability during the period from 1913 to 1917. 16p., 18f., 6b.
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$112
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10205. EMILIANO ZAPATA. The role of the Mexican popular leader and soldier in the revolutionary events of the period 1910-1919 is examined. 5p. 11f. 4b.
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$35
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10204. FATHER MIGUEL HIDALGO. Father Hidalgo's place in the pre-independence uprising of 1810 is studied. His birth, background in radical ideas, and personal character are noted. 5p., 10f., 3b.
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10193. BOLIVAR AND SOUTH AMERICAN LIBERATION. 8p. 16f. 4b. See section 25F.
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$56
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10193. BOLIVAR AND SOUTH AMERICAN LIBERATION. A review and analysis of the Spanish revolutionary's political career. Considers his personal characteristics and the extent to which his personality and ideology contributed to his ultimate downfall. 8p. 16f. 4b.
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$56
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10144. THE ECONOMICS OF HAITI. Role of political corruption and repression, agriculture (mainly coffee), foreign aid, tourism, commerce and manufacturing, foreign investment, 5-year plans, inflation. Particular emphasis on assembly industries and subcontracting and the impacts on Haiti. 1 table. Recommendations included in text. 20p. 92f. 21b.
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10143. POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF BRAZILIAN DEFORESTATION. Describes political, social and economic consequences of deforestation of Amazonia. 11p., 16f., 8b.
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$77
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10051. BRAZIL: ACCOUNTING PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES. Explains Brazilian accounting regulations and practices, comparing and contrasting them with methods used in the United States. 5p. 6f. 2b.
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10035. THE CASTE WARS OF THE YUCATAN. Oliver Reed's excellent study of the Mayan revolts of mid-19th century Mexico is reviewed. Race and class interests and conflicts are noted. 5p., 9f., 1b.
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10032. TRADITIONALISM VS. MODERNISM IN PORFIRIAN MEXICO. This essay explores the clash between traditionalism and modernism in Porfirian Mexico. Evidence and examples are drawn from William H. Beezley's social history of the era, Judas at the Jockey Club. Following in the steps of French historian Ferdinand Braudel, Beezley examines the "ordinary aspects of life" -- sports and recreation, work and jobs, and ceremony and celebrations -- to illustrate the extent to which the two main segments of Mexican society (los de arriba [the elite] and los de abajo [the underclass]) came to represent two different, contradictory cultures. 5p. 7f 1b.
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10030. ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL FACTORS IN THE LATIN AMERICAN DRUG TRADE. An examination of the underlying economic and political forces which make it virtually impossible for the Latin American nations to prevent the growing processing of illegal drugs. Reasons cited include the economic incentives presented to Third World nations, the weakness of Latin American governments to control production, and the contradictory messages sent by American foreign policy. Concludes that supply-side policies of eradication and intervention are doomed to failure. 31p., 42f., 20b.
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$133
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10024. DESTRUCTION OF THE BRAZILIAN RAIN FORESTS: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES. An analysis of the problem of deforestation in Brazil's Amazon basin. Summarizes the scope of the problem, looks into its principal causes, examines its consequences and considers some solutions. The conflict between forest preservation and agricultural expansion is explained and examined in detail. 10p. 23f. 11b.
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$70
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10007. BRAZILIAN NATIONALISM. A paper which traces the history and development of Brazilian nationalism, beginning with its first manifestation as colonial nativism in the 17th century and focusing on nationalism's heyday under the 20th century Vargas and Kubitschek administrations. Concludes with an appraisal of the nationalistic elements within the current movement toward democratic reform. 29p. 58f. 36b.
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$133
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10007. BRAZILIAN NATIONALISM. 29p. 58f. 36b. See Section 25F.
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09909. IBM'S EXPERIENCE AS MULTINATIONAL IN BRAZIL. IBM's problems with Brazil's closed market for PCs and minicomputers are reviewed in this study; suggestions for changes in personnel policy and strategic outlook are made. 10p., 20f., 10b.
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09825. CHOMSKY'S "TURNING THE TIDE": ARGUMENT AGAINST U.S. INVOLVEMENT IN CENTRAL AMERICA. Noam Chomsky's "Turning the Tide." Critical analysis of Chomsky's diatribe on U.S. involvement in Central America and a refutation of his main argument that the U.S. has no legitimate interests in Central America and should adhere firmly to a policy of absolute non-intervention. 5p., 9f., 1b.
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09816. CHRONICLE OF A DEATH FORETOLD BY GABRIEL GARCIA MARQUEZ. A look at the roles of woman and their strengths and weaknesses in this novel of the revenge of a woman's loss of honor by her brothers. 7p., 6f., 1b.
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$49
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09673. THE HAITIAN BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. 11 pages, 26 footnotes, 23 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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09672. THE LATIN AMERICAN AUTO INDUSTRY AND ITS FUTURE IN A GLOBAL MARKET. Overview of the Latin American auto-producing countries (Brazil, Argentina, Mexico) from the perspective of international competitiveness. Traces the historical shift from import-substitution to export-orientation and considers the various roles of government intervention, free market forces, labor productivity ratios, and technological advancement in the industry's current status and likely future position. 15p. 49f. 19b.
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$105
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09663. FOREIGN CAPITAL IN MEXICO. The role of foreign capital in Mexico is analyzed in terms of the financing of public debt, direct foreign investment, and the shift to private capital from "official" or multilateral capital. The rise of maquiladoras, restrictions on foreign ownership, and the liberalization of economic policies are reviewed. 14p. 26f. 11b.
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09651. CURANDERISMO: THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF MEXICAN FOLK HEALING. An in-depth investigation of the system of Mexican folk medicine known as curanderismo. Considers its origins, theoretical underpinnings, essential elements, treatment techniques, and applications. Considerable attention is devoted to curanderismo's role in contemporary Mexican-American culture and its likely role in the future. 10p., 40f., 11b.
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09628. LIBERATION THEOLOGY. A look at the political and religious implications of the Latin American Liberation Theology movement in the Catholic Church: focuses on Brazil and the recent debate over radical activism between the clergy and the authority of John Paul II and the Vatican. 11p., 15f., 10b.
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$77
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09552. THE BRAZILIAN ARMS INDUSTRY. Comprehensive profile of the arms industry in Brazil. History, place in world arms industry, major companies and major products sold are discussed. Future of the industry is assessed in terms of current political, economic, production, and marketing situation. 30p. 83f. 26b.
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$133
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09507. EVITA PERON AND THE CULT OF PERSONALITY. Considers the historical and personal factors responsible for the enduring legacy of Eva Peron. Concludes that Evita was largely the maker of her own myth. 7 pages, 13 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$49
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09505. MEXICAN IMMIGRATION TO THE US: SOCIAL, LEGAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS. Traces the history, evolution, and current status of Mexican immigration. Considers the factors involved in Mexican migration and the social economic impact in the U.S. Particular attention is devoted to the impact of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (Simpson-Rodino). 16p. 46f. 28b.
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$112
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09465. THE FOREIGN POLICY OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT. A study of Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy. Takes the view that T.R.'s actions in Cuba, Santo Domingo and Panama were positive and beneficial for all parties concerned. 10 pages, 18 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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$70
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09382. "VENEZUELA: THE DEMOCRATIC EXPERIENCE" BY MARTZ AND MYERS. Summary and analysis of this reader which assesses the strength and viability of the Venezuelan experiment with constitutional democracy. 5 pages, 3 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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09211. AMERICAN IMPERIALISM AND CENTRAL AMERICA. The historical origins of American imperialism in Central America are reviewed, and the U.S. involvement in El Salvador and Nicaragua are examined. The apparent failure of U.S.-backed "Contra" is seen as a reason for change in American policy. 6 pages, 6 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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$42
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09140. IMPERIALISM IN THE MODERN WORLD. An overview and analysis of current political thought on revisions of classical theories of imperialism. The focus is on Third World countries (especially Brazil) and the role played by multinational corporations. 10p. 7f. 6b.
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09004. DRUGS AND LATIN AMERICAN STUDIES. The essay examines three books dealing with aspects of drug culture in Latin America: Dreher's Working Men and Ganja, Puyo's Family Headship and Drug Addition Among Male Puerto Rican Youths, and Nichol's The Fruit Palace. 8 pages, 14 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.
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08979. NICARAGUA: NO MORE VIETNAM. The essay summarizes viewpoints on both sides of the issue of supPort for the contras in Nicaragua. Using the lessons learned from Vietnam as background support, the author concludes that "attempting to assert American will through funding of the contras is a losing proposition. 8p. 9f. 4b.
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08978. "CRY OF THE PEOPLE" BY PENNY LERNOUX. Summary and analysis of Lernoux's documentation of the history of the American cooperation in the oppression and persecution of the poor in Latin America. Concludes with an update of the pertinent events that have occurred since the 1980 publication of Lernoux's book. 7p., 4f., lb.
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08953. MARIA VARGAS LLOSA'S THE TIME OF THE HERO. Compares the author's theme of personal morality versus public honor in his 1962 novel with his recent public stand against bank nationalization in Peru. 7p. 10f. 4b.
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08926. RESISTANCE AND THE CONQUISTADORS. Examines the reasons why Indian civilizations in America were so quickly overcome by small groups of Spanish conquistadors. Concludes that the Spanish prevailed by using deception, betrayal and brute force. 10 pages, 10 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.
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08850. WORLD CIVILIZATIONS: CULTURAL INFLUENCES IN THE SOUTHWEST. An examination of the cultural forces which came to shape Texas society as it is today. Particular attention is devoted to Mexican and Latin influences, as well as to Anglo reactions against these forces. Ranch life is also considered. 10p. 11f. 13b.
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08733. NEWLY DEMOCRATIC CHILE: A GEOPOLITICAL ANALYSIS. This paper presents an analysis of Chile’s political economy and position in the world from the perspective of the early 1990s, as Chile emerged from twenty years of iron-fisted rule under General Pinochet and embarked on its first completely free democratic government. 9 pages, 14 footnotes in text, 20 bibliographic sources.
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08654. KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN BY MANUEL PUIG. An analysis of the contrast between the intellectual culture of Valentin and the popular culture of Molina in Puig's novel of two prisoner's. 5p. 7f. 1b.
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08559. THEORETICAL MODELS OF REVOLUTION IN THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION. A comparative analysis of two theoretical approaches to the Mexican Revolution, as presented in Crane Brinton's The Anatomy of Revolution and Jack A. Goldsone's Revolutions. Also assesses the major forces in the Mexican Revolution and discusses the outcomes of the protracted upheaval in the country. 18p. 23f. 8b.
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08553. COUNTRY RISK ANALYSIS: JAMAICA. Assesses a multinational corporation's risk of doing business in Jamaica based on an analysis of internal economic factors, external economic factors and socio-political factors. Concludes that the company should not enter into any expansion of investment for several years. 6p. 3f. 3b.
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08508. FOREIGN BUSINESS PRACTICES: BRAZIL. Following a brief summary of the nation's political and economic structure the investigation examines restrictions and opportunities present in the Brazilian market for the exporter. Examines Brazil's import documentation requirements, tariff structures, and agent/distributor laws. 11p. 21f. 17b.
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$77
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08436. U.S. POLICY IN CENTRAL AMERICA. Argues that the U.S. policy of militarizing El Salvador, and of continuing to shore up unpopular and repressive regimes in the area, has been and will continue to be a failure measured against its stated objectives. 5 pages, 6 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.
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08175. LITERACY IN PRE-CASTRO CUBA. The impact of the pre-revolutionary social structure and educational system of Cuba on literacy rates is studied in this paper. Changes in the education system and literacy rates after Castro's revolution are then examined. 14p. 21f. 11b.
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08118. PIZARRO'S CONQUEST OF PERU. The life and deeds of Francisco Pizarro are examined in this historical research paper. Pizarro's progress from soldier to explorer, and finally to Governor of the Spanish colony, are all detailed. KEYWORDS: Pizarro peru colonial era. 6 pages, 7 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.
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08052. THE UNITED STATES INVASION OF GRENADA. 5p. 4f. 4b. See Section 19A.
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$35
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07810. DILEMMA IN CENTRAL AMERICA. A critical argument opposing Reagan administration policies in Central America. Includes alternative policy suggestions. 5p. 6f. 5b.
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$35
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07807. SHORT STORIES OF LATIN AMERICA. Acomparative treatment of three works from this collection edited by Arturo Torres-Rioseco. Felix Pita Rodriguez's "Tobias," Maria Luisa Bombal's "The Tree," and ManJuel RoJas' "The Glass of Milk" are examined for similarities in theme, style, and content. 9p.
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$63
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07622. "PROFILE OF MAN AND CULTURE IN MEXICO" BY SAMUEL RAMOS. Summary and review of Samuel Ramos' influential Profile of Man and Culture in Mexico, which argues that Mexican culture has an identifiable inferiority complex in Adlerian psychology, but that this can be overcome with intellectual effort and Socratic self-knowledge. Notes the relevance of the book for the education of Mexican-Americans and education in general. 5 pages, 4 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$35
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07621. THE LABYRINTH OF SOLITUDE. Summary and review of Octavio Paz' famous dissection of the human condition, in Mexico and for every human. Finds Paz' poetic and flashy style both the major strength and the major weakness: brilliant when it works, confusing when it doesn't. 5p. ;6f. 1b.
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07506. BRAZILIAN DEBT AND THE IMF. Good brief overview of the Brazilian debt crisis of 1982-83; how it happened, how much debt there is, many economic statistics, how Brazil is meeting the crisis (many govt. actions), debt negotiations of 1983 and their success, outlook for future (Brazil can repay if oil prices and interest rates don't rise suddenly. 10p. 30f. 15b.
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