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07104. MAYAN AND AZTEC CALENDAR SYSTEMS. Comprehensive overview of early Meso-American calendars, which were as accurate as any pre-telescope calendars. The 260 and 365-day cycles; the Mayan Long Count of years; the problem of the Mayan year 1; Mayan systems for tracking the moon and Venus; correlating Mayan years to our system; latter-day Mayan and Aztec systems; role of calendars and astrology in Mayan and Aztec civilizations. 16p. 29f. 4b.
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$112
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07016. IDEOLOGY OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTION. Discussion of how American imperialism and informal domination of Cuba 1900-1959 led to the fiercely independent and nationalist attitude of Cuban Revolution; discussion of Castro's pre-revolutionary ideology finds he was not a Communist until taking power, but was always sympathetic to socialist ideas. 7p. 8f.5b.
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06769. THE UNITED STATES AND CENTRAL AMERICA. A review of the economic and political state of Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador, seen in light of U.S. foreign policy and internal develooments. The successes and failures of American policy over the last three decades are analyzed in this comprehensive report. 27p. 49f. 9b.
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$133
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06735. THREE STORIES BY LATIN AMERICAN AUTHORS. A comparison of short stories by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Octavio Paz and Jorge Amade; the stories are seen as poetic transformations of the realities of love and death. 5p. 5f. 1b.
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$35
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06715. THE CONQUEST OF CHILE BY H.R.S. POCOCK. A review of a recent history of the conquistadors in Chile, relating many of the details of the conquest between 1535 and 1553. 7p. 0f. 0b.
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$49
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06512. THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS. The developments leading up to the Cuban missile crisis of 1962 are given an in-depth analysis; the study includes a brief history of US.-Cuban relations, an account of the rise of Fidel Castro, and a detailed analysis of the immediate events of the 1960-61 period which gave birth to the missile crisis. 16p. 41f. 4b.
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$112
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06360. THE ECONOMY OF ARGENTINA. The political and social problems of Argentina are discussed in terms of their effects on the economy; specific problems, both of the junta and of the economy (unemployment, agriculture recession, and so on) are all looked at. 16p. 18f. 13b.
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$112
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06233. THE END OF A TRADITION: CULTURAL CHANGE IN BRAZIL. Very detailed summary and review of Robert Shirley's book on the town of Cunha, near Sao Paulo, Brazil; a close investigation of social and economic change in a rural suburb of a bustling metropolis. 10p. 0f. 1b.
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$70
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06223. THE RELATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AND BRAZIL. Overview of the gradual breakdown of the "special relationship" which previously existed between Brazil and the United States. How Brazil's new needs and powers interact with American concerns over human rights nuclear proliferation. 15p. 20f. 6b.
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$105
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06200. DIPLOMACY AND DEVELOPMENT IN PARAGUAY: HYDROELECTRIC PROJECTS AND RELATIONS WITH ARGENTINA AND BRAZIL. Detailed study of Paraguay's foreign relations with two large and agressive neighbors; includes gneral information on paraguay, history of Paraguay's foreign relations, study of how Paraguay balanced between Brazil and Argentina in the establishment of the Itaipu and Yacyreta hydroelectric development schemes. 39p. 61f. 24b.
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$133
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06097. COMPARISON OF AMERICAN AND JAMAICAN GOVERNMENTS. Good basic comParison of the government structures of the U.S. and Jamaica; constitutional structures, no political issues. 10p. 13f. 7b.
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$70
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06057. LARAZO CARDENAS. A history of Cardena's presidency of Mexico from 1934-40, stressing his committment to social programs and economic radicalism including the expropriation of the oil fields. 8p. 2b.
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$56
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06049. BLACK POWER IN JAMAICA. This paper provides a history of the Black Power movement in Jamaica and its relationship to the Rastafarians. The movement's critique of modern Jamaica is explained and discussed. KEYWORDS: race jamaica black power movement. 8 pages, 4 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$56
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06030. BRAZIL AND THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND. The unevenness of the relationship of Brazil to the IMF since the 1950's is documented as is the nature and function of the IMF itself. The central issue of contention is shown to have been the tendency of the Brazilian government to pursue inflationary policies while the IMF has a traditionally deflationary attitude. 12p. 10b.
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$84
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05940. BLACK POWER IN JAMAICA AND THE UNITED STATES. A comparison of the two countries with reference to the Rastafarians and the modern black power movement. The work of Marcus Garvey is discussed. 12p. 4b. 9f.
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$84
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05932. INDENTITY AND ATTITUDE TOWARD RACE IN JAMAICA. This paper provides an examination of the confusions and complexities of the race question on the island of Jamaica. Keywords: black white race caribbean jamaica. 9 pages, 4 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.
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$63
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05895. BRAZILIAN SOCIETY. A brief history of Brazil and the influence of its political history on social formation. The role of the army is stressed. 5p. 8f. 4b.
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$35
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05877. THE JAGUAR IN MESO AMERICAN ART. The motif of the jaguar in Mayan art, its occurence and significance. 5p. 3b.
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$35
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05671. MEXICAN-AMERICAN RELATIONS: BACKGROUND AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES. A discussion of the relations between Mexico and the U.S., focusing on the oil and illegal immigration issues and suggestions options for U.S. policy. 19p., 23f., 10b.
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$133
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05603. BRAZILIAN SOCIETY. A brief discussion of the society of Brazil, focusing on the "patrimonial" nature of its political culture and the role of the military. 5p. 8f. 4b.
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$35
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05595. CUBA AND THE SOVIET UNION: THE LAST 20 YEARS. This is a survey of relations between Castro, the Cuban Communists and the USSR since before the victory of the revolution in 1959. The stress is that neither Moscow or Havana--or Washington--was totally in "control" of events. 25p. 21f. 7b.
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$133
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05594. THE PANAMA CANAL. A detailed history of the project from the time of Alexander von Humboldt and President van Buren. Negotiations between the U.S.; Britain and the governments of Nicaragua and Colombia are documented. The rebellion leading to the creation of a new Panama with full U.S. support is discussed and the history of the renegotiation of the canal treaty from 1964 is dealt with. 24p. 20f. 11b.
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$133
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05585. THE CONQUISTADORS: PATRICIA DE FUENTES. A review of a collection of seven accounts in Spanish of the conquest of Mexico. 9p. 8f 1b.
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$63
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05584. LIFE AND LABOR IN ANCIENT MEXICO. A review of Alonso de Zorita's sixteenth century defense of the Indians of Mexico and his criticism of Spanish colonial policy. 9p. 3f. 1 source cited.
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$63
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05305. MACHU PICCHU. The role of the Inca capital and a physical description of the city. Its sacred place in the Inca religion and use as a sanctuary and burial ground are explained. 8 pages, 10 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources. 1,954 words.
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$56
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05130. GROWTH PROBLEMS OF MEXICO CITY. Deals with the economic, geographic, and political factors which favor industrial growth in Mexico City. Shows how Mexico City is growing and how this growth rate, coupled with industrial growth in the city, and factors elsewhere in the country are creating severe urban problems. 29p., 16f., 14b.
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$133
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04914. AGRIBUSINESS AND THE ILLEGAL ALIENS. The link between American and Mexican agribusiness and the influx of illegal aliens into the southwestern states and California is discussed in this study. The implications of the promotion of illegal wetback labor for the American and Mexican economies is also looked at, and the risks and job opportunities involved are also examined. 15p., 13f., 7b.
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$105
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04852. FOREIGN POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES IN LATIN AMERICA. An interesting discussion of the impact of Fascism, Falangism, and Communism in the political life and thought of Latin America. The radicalism of the nationalists and revolutionaries is seen as part of the Latin Anerican temperament, and Marxism and Maoism are briefly discussed in the context of contemporary political trends. 18p., 24f., 4b.
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$126
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04840. FOREIGN POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES IN LATIN AMERICA. The impact of fascism, falangism, socialism and communism on Latin Anerican politics is considered. The attraction of Fascism is assessed, and the influence of Marxism and of her revolutionary ideologies on current movrments is examined. The history of each foreign, ideology is related down through the 2Oth century. 18p., 24f., 8b.
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$126
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04760. UNITED FRUIT COMPANY IN GUATEMALA. Knowledgeable examination of this classic "imperialist" company; gives the usual sordid history but also presents U.F.'s attempts to better its image and provide more social benefits; good discussion of recent changes and future plans of the company. lOp.; 14f.; 7b.
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$70
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04755. JAPANESE GROUP IDENTITY IN BRAZIL: 1908-1977. Very well-done study of group solidarity and assimilation in the case of Japanese in Brazil; psychological-social techniques used to maintain solidarity, the passion with which Japanese believed until the 50's that Japan had won WW II, acculturation and group identity among the "Nisei" today. 12p., 15f., 9b.
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$84
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04556. THE ERA OF PORFIRIO DIAZ IN MEXICAN HISTORY: 1870-1910. Good solid examination of the career of Diaz, Mexico's longest-running dictator; includes his rise, his strengths, the positions of the various sectors of society under his regime, his decline and fall. 10p., 15f., 5b.
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$70
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04480. AMERICAN INVESTMENT IN MEXICO. Very good, very thorough study of all phases of American investment in Mexico:. Mexico's foreign debt situation, typical U.S. investments, Mexican savings accounts, bribery and other problems; maintains objective, balanced perspective. 17p.; 39f.; 20b.
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$119
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04397. THE SPANISH-SPEAKING PEOPLE IN U.S. HISTORY. Very good on the subjects addressed, which are:. explorers and early settlers (12p.), Mexican-American War (3p.), Puerto Rico and its oppression (6p.), Farm Workers Union (2p.). 24p., 7f., 6b.
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$84
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04276. THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO BY CLINE. Solid book review of this overview of Mexicsn history; reviewer tends to take dim view of Mexicsn institutions. 4p., 0f., 1b.
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$28
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04235. ITURBIDE OF MEXICO BY W. S. ROBERTSON. Good summary and review of this critical biography of Iturbide, the Mexican general who won his country's independence from Spain and made himself Emperor, only to be quickly overthrown. 5p., 0f., 1b.
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$35
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04075. THE ROLE OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN LATIN AMERICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Very good overview of what foreign investment means to underdeveloped economies, specifically comparing various capitalist and socialist theories. History and statistic s, comparison of political and economic theories, balanced conclusion emphasizing role of local planning and social reforms. 16p.; 24f.; 9b.
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$112
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04021. AN ANALYSIS OF THE DOMINICAN INTERVENTION OF 1965. This study is critical of the lack of knowledge and blind anti-communism which it sees underlying the most recent direct intervention by the U.S. in Dominican domestic politics. 12p., 18f., 6b.
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$84
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03969. FOREIGN INFLUENCES IN THE ARTS OF LATIN AMERICA. A look at the unique Latin mixture of European, Indian and American influences in the arts of Latin America, such as painting, literature and music. 4p.; Of.; Ob.
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$28
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03904. THE TRANSFORMATION OF CABEZA DE VACA. Interesting discussion of the personality of Cabeza de Vaca, an early Spanish explorer who suffered incredible hardships while wandering about North America, yet never complained snd came to be regarded by the Indians as a holy man. 9p., 5f., 3b.
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$63
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03826. THE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF CASTRO'S CUBA. Detailed and critical study of the Cuban economy before and after Castro's 1959 revolution, focuses on economic problems of the ' 60's, difficulties of introducing heavy industry. May want updating, 26p.; 68f.; 22b.
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$133
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03749. A STYLISTIC COMPARISON OF CHICANO AND LATIN AMERICAN LITERATURE. The differences between Latin literature ,written in Spanish and Chicano literature in English are analyzed; themes of social commentary in Chicano works are contrasted to the literary and aesthetic preoccupations of Latin American writers. 7p., 0f., 2b.
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$49
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03506. A MARKETING ANALYSIS OF ARGENTINA. 10p., 0f., 7b. See Economics: Third World Nations, Section 7B.
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$70
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03245. CUBA: BEFORE AND DURING CASTRO. Good Marxist overview of social justice in Cuba before and after the revolution; how housing, unemployment, health, etc. have all improved under Castro. 10p., 16f., 6b.
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$70
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02483. THE EDGE OF THE STORM BY AGUSTIN YANEZ. Collective behavior in the great Mexican novel is analyzed, and the treatment of revolution, religion and government as aspects of village life in the time of the Diaz regime is discussed in detail. 12p., 6f., 2b.
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$84
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01532. MEXICO UNDER THE PORFIRIATO. Good overview of the rule of Porfirio Diaz in turn-of-tbe century Mexico; how he repressed liberal trends, parcelled out lacd to the rich, and promoted the rise of pro-western parasitic intellectuals. 12p., 20f., 8b. (2b in Spanish.)
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$84
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01184. CAUSES OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTION. Good, scholarly, and sympathetic without being flattering, socio-political analysis of the reasons for the occurrence and intensity of the Cuban revolution. 18p., 0f., 8b.
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$126
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00831. A HISTORY OF CHILE BY LUIS GALDANES. A thorough review of the Chilean historian's work on the political, social and economic events in that country from the conquest down to 1940. An outline of the early Spanish incursions and Colonial era is included in the text, and the work is praised as a wide-ranging history. 7p., 4f., 1b.
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$49
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00779. PERON'S RISE TO POWER. Well-done detailed analysis of Juan Peron's manipulations of Argentinian politics in 30's and 40's; how he brought military, unions, and nationalism together as the base for dictatorship. Good analysis of Argentinian politics at the time. 12p., 28f., 8b.
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$84
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00726. CORTES' CONQUEST OF MEXICO. Detailed narrative account of Cortes' conquest of the Aztec Empire with a few hundred determined soldiers, including comments on the nature of Spanish and Aztec society. 21p., 7f., 3b.
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$133
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00452. SPANIARDS AND INDLANS: THE BLACK LEGEND. Good overview of how the Spaniards treated the Indians in the conquest of the new world: conquest, ecomiendas, problem of saving heathens, the work of Las Casas in publicizing Indian plight, development of the hacienda system are the major topics covered. 13p., 4f., 4b.
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$91
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00451. QUETZLCOATL: THE MASTER BUILDER. The feathered serpent god of the Toltec and Aztec Indians of ancient Mexico is discussed. The historical development of the god within different Mexican cultures is traced from the sixth to the 13th Centuries. 5p., 17f., 8b.
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$35
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53846A. MEXICAN CUISINE. The gastronomic and aesthetic merits of Mexican cooking, with a short history and a selection of recipes. 5p., 0f., 0b.
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53802. THE AZTECS: CULTURE AND MYTHOLOGY. Basic overview of who the Aztecs were, what they believed about the origins and" gods of the universe. lOp.; 12f.; 7b.
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$70
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53742. THE UNITED STATES AND THE INDEPENDENCE OF LATIN AMERICA. Good, cautious discussion of the problems of trying to decide if the U.S. "colonizes" Latin America; focuses on Brazil in 50's and 60's, but emphasizes the difficulty of knowing whether U.S. can really be said to "control" Latin America. 10p., 8f., 6b.
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$70
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53704. THE FAILURE OF NEO-DEMOCRACY IN ARGENTINA: 1955-1966. Good study of Argentina's politics from the overthrow of Peron to the reestablishment of military rule; good detailed study of political and economic events, showing what happens when nobody feels they can compromise. 15p., 17f., 7b.
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$105
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53694. CHILE: THE AFTERMATH. Good radical "expose" of the crimes of the Chilean junta: destruction of democracy, murder by the tens of thousands, persecution of the Mapuche Indians, giving land back to the landlords and factories back to the American capitalists. 7p., 14f., 7b.
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$49
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53629. THE THEME OF REVOLUTION IN LATIN AMERICAN FILMS. The theme of revolution in Latin American films is examined. Such artists as Sanjihes of Chile, Roacha of Brazil, Alea of Cuba, and Gleyzer of Mexico are reviewed in terms of their use of film as an agent of change in political consciousness. The Cinema Novo of Brazil and the Third World Cinematheque in Venezuela are also mentioned. 8p., 4f., 5b.
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$56
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53595. THE PUERTO RICAN EXPERIENCE. The political and economic aspects of Puerto Rico's domination by the United States are examined in this essay. The history of Puerto Rico's colonial status from Spsnish times down to the current day is outlined and recent liberation movements are examined briefly. 7p., 0f., 0b.
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53561. THE MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR. A survey of the attitude of the Mexicans toward the United States on the eve of the Mexican War; the antagonism between the two countries is viewed from the side of Mexican diplomacy and opinion. 10p., 11f., 4b.
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$70
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53526. MEXICAN DRUG LAWS AND HUMAN RIGHTS. Good detailed summary of Mexico's drug laws, their enforcement on citizens and foreigners, and how this conflicts with the (idealistic) provisions of the UN Declaration on Human Rights. A very thorough, but not fanatic, criticism of Mexican justice.. 16p., 32f., 17b.
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$112
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53375. THE SOCIAL CLASSES OF HAITI. Solid study of the social evolution of Haiti since being discovered by Columbus in 1492. Includes thorough history of class structure and social conflicts, analysis of present conditions. 9p., 15f., 9b.
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$63
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53107. THE FRENCH INTERVENTION IN MEXICO: 1861-67. Rich, complete history of France's ill-fated drive to conquer Mexico. Includes foreign policy of Napoleon III, background of Mexican politics, how the Spanish started the affair and Britain and the U.S. almost got involved. Full political- military history of Maximillian's Empire. 17p., 17f., 8b.
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$119
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52959. THE FAILURE OF JANIO QUADROS. A very well-written analysis of how Brazilian politician Quadros became isolated within a short time of assuming the presidency in 1961. 10p., 21f., 6b. .
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$70
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52719. MEXICAN CHILD REARING PRACTICES. Good solid survey of the techniques and traditions used in raising children in Mexico (though more account might be taken of diversity within the culture): concentrates on discipline and socialization. 7p., Of., 6b.
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$49
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52609. MEXICO DURING THE DIAZ ERA. A well written assessment of the reign of Porfirio Diaz which sums up his role as a developer of Mexican nationalism. 6p., 17f., 4b.
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$42
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52538. REVOLUTION AND RACISM IN CUBA. Interesting overview of Cuban history since Spanish conquest; generally takes a laudatory view of the revolution's accomplishments in creating a new society, but very concerned with evidence of lingering racism towards Cuba's 33% Black minority. 10p., 15f., 7b.
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$70
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52501. BERNAL DIAZ DEL CASTILLO AND THE CONQUEST OF NEW SPAIN. Thorough summary and discussion of Cortez' conquest of Mexico, as seen in the account left by participant Bernal Diaz; good examination of "conquistador" value systems. 9p., 0f., 1b.
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$63
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52278. LATIN AMERICAN ECONOMICS. Basic overview of Latin America's economic situation, concentrating on liberal-radical criticisms of domination by foreign investment, powerful landowners, conservative Church, small, middle class, etc. Could be updated. 7p., 13f., 7b.
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$49
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52110. THE OLMECS: THE FOUNDERS OF MESOAMERICAN CULTURE. Good, thorough study of the Olmec culture (and the mysteries surrounding it, giving as much as is known of their culture, art, religion, economy and influences on Mayas and Aztecs. 15p.; 31f.; 5b.
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$105
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51778. TOURISM IN LATIN AMERICA. Basic overview of economic and social effects of tourism, concentrating on the "regressive" social patterns fostered by tourism. 6p., 3f., 0b.
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$42
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51707. STABILITY AND CHANGE IN TOLTEC MEXICO. Good examination of cultural continuity of this Indian tribe in the Mexican states of Morelos and Hidalgo. The flowering of their culture in the 10th and 11th centuries, and cultural continuity under Aztecs and Spaniards, and down to the present. 12p., 10f., 7b.
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$84
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16121. ALLIANCE FOR PROGRESS IN LATIN AMERICA: EMPHASIS ON BOLIVIA. A critical evaluation of the "Alliance for Progress" program. It concludes that the program was a mis-applied attempt to impose classical capitalism upon a region in need of radical revolution. 11p., 4f., 7b.
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$77
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16119. CHILE AFTER THE COUP. A review of the events following the election of Allende as Chile's Marxist President, from the first American interference to the final military coup resulting in his death. 6p., 6f., 6b.
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$42
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16028. THE INCAS UNDER SPANISH RULE. Good thorough social history of the fate of the Indians of Peru under Spanish rule; also political developments in the first years after conquest. 13 pages, 16 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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$91
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