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Aposite Polemic! - Rated
This is old (70s) but it's amazing and depressing how little has changes in the power discourse of capitalism. An essential read for anyone interested in the history of Latin America.
Highly enjoyable introduction to Latin American History - Rated
I recommend this book to all students, also to those interested in Latin American history and globalization.
This book will challenge some preconceived ideas on population and the resources of "developing nations". It will also help understand what the free market means to developing countries. Also it is a very enjoyable read. This book is an excellent introduction to Latin American history.
Writing Style:
I read 1/3rd of this book on a train journey, so it is well written and interesting to keep you gripped to the book. I personally found the last half of the book to be the most gripping but overal its an excellent book.
Chapter Structure:
Ok very long chapters but broken down into subchapters which makes all the information bite size and highly focused case studies are used to illustrate different aspects of the overall topic of the chapter.
Overview:
Highly enjoyable and recommended to anyone interested in politics or history.
This is the sort of book which would make a nice gift. On an extra note, I enjoyed this book to the point that I have bought a few of his other books and added them to my pile of must read books for my course. Currently reading Upside down: a Primer for the Looking-Glass World and will have a review up about that book shortly. All depending on when I get to finish it off but some people may prefer that book as it is a lighter read.
We should all read this - Rated
this book allows you in a short time to actually understand the role of colonialism and current economics in the underdevelopment of latin america and the 3rd world
Essential - Rated
This is a book that every latin american should have in his/her bookshelves. The English version provides the opportunity for the rest of the world to read it as well; hopefully this leads to a better understanding between nations.
Open Veins of Amazon UK - Rated
The book is said to be good. That's why I ordered it. It has still not been delivered. Maybe once it arrives I'll be able to say more.
