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100 1 $aBrown, Jonathan C.$q(Jonathan Charles),$d1942-
245 12 $aA brief history of Argentina /$cJonathan C. Brown.
246 30 $aHistory of Argentina
250 $a2nd ed.
260 $aNew York, NY :$bFacts On File,$cc2010, c2003.
300 $axiii, 354 p. :$bill., maps ;$c24 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 315-337) and index.
505 0 $aAncient Argentina and the European encounter -- The colonial Río de la Plata -- Imperial reform and conflict in the Río de la Plata -- Crisis of the colonial order and revolution -- Agrarian expansion and nation building (1820-1880) -- The liberal age (1880-1916) -- The decline of liberalism (1916-1930) -- The rise of populism (1930-1955) -- The failure of de-Peronization (1955-1983) -- The neoliberal age begins -- Argentina on the rebound? -- Conclusion: History as predator.
520 $aSynopsis: Argentina has a population that ranks among the most educated and skilled in Latin America, and its middle class has historically been large and politically engaged. Yet Argentina remains mired in economic instability, chronic unemployment, strict class divisions, and political corruption. Still, Argentines refuse to accept their current conditions. There has been a continuous effort to address the injustices and tyranny that occurred during the Dirty War (1976-83) and the two-decade silence that followed the military dictatorship. Additionally, in a significant demonstration of progress, October 2007 marked the first time a woman was elected president. Continuing where the first edition ended and spanning more than 12,000 years of history, A Brief History of Argentina, Second Edition thoroughly and comprehensively explores the country's obstacles and triumphs and discusses how they will affect Argentina's future. Coverage includes: A comprehensive summary of Argentina's diverse geography and its varied natural resources; The effects of neoliberalism on Argentina's large working class and urban poor, culminating in the caserola movement, the piqueteros movement, and the birth of the cartoneros; The impact a changing global economy has had within Argentina's borders; The rich culture of Argentina, which has fostered five Nobel laureates, vibrant cities that draw millions of tourists annually, and sports teams that have won multiple world championships. Basic facts, a chronology, a bibliography, and a list of suggested reading make up the appendixes.
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