1st Edition
The United States and Latin America A History of American Diplomacy, 1776-2000
By Joseph Smith
Copyright 2005
220 Pages
by
Routledge
240 Pages
by
Routledge
240 Pages
by
Routledge
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Providing a concise, balanced and incisive analysis of US diplomatic relations with Latin America from 1776 to the end of the twentieth century, this timely work explores central themes such as the structure of international relations, and the pursuit of American national interest by the use of diplomacy, cultural imperialism and economic and military power. Joseph Smith examines:
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Acknowledgments. 1. Independence (1776-1830) 2. Territorial Expansionism (1830-1879) 3. Pan Americanism (1879-1900) 4. Dollar Diplomacy (1900-1928) 5. The Good Neighbour (1928-1945) 6. Cold War Politics (1945-1974) 7. End of the Twentieth Century (1974-2000) Selected Bibliography.
Biography
Joseph Smith is Reader in American Diplomatic History at the University of Exeter, and the author of A History of Brazil, 1500-2000 (2002).
'At 170 pages, it is concise enough to convey the tortured relations amongst all of the 'new world' countries but also acts as a springboard for further study ... If you want to read more of this tangled relationship between nations, this is a must for your collection.' – Histroy Teachers Review
