306 Pages
by Routledge

306 Pages
by Routledge

306 Pages
by Routledge

This book focuses on the topography, the political system, the economy, the culture, and the population of Peru, providing a foundation for the understanding and forecasting of Latin America's course for the near future.

Between the Abyss and the Summit -- An Oppressive Topography -- A Troubled History -- An Unshakable Political System -- The Pyramid above the Rectangle -- An Unbalanced Economy -- A Fragmented Population -- A Protective Culture -- What Is Peru's Future? -- The Coup within the Coup

Biography

Victor Alba (1916-2003) was an active participant in the P.O.U.M. and the Spanish Civil War. He was the author of numerous books, among them Catalonia: A Profile; Transition in Spain and The Communist Party in Spain. Alba was professor emeritus of the political science department of Kent State University.