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Carlos Pellegrini and the Crisis of the Argentine Elites, 1880-1916
Both a political biography of Carlos Pellegrini and a study of political economy, this book challenges traditional views of Argentine history. Covering the period from 1880 through 1916, Richmond reconstructs this period of elite rule. He demonstrates that Pellegrini solved recent problems nearly 100 years earlier and questions why the military, middle class reformers, and populists have failed where the elites often succeeded. The author's main hypothesis is that the Pellegrini regime was a turning point in Argentine history. The departure of the elites coincided with a decline in stability in this country. This work focuses on Pellegrini's two year presidential term during which he strengt...
Buenos Aires
The most European of South American cities, Buenos Aires evokes exile and nostalgia. A nineteenth-century replica of Paris or Madrid set adrift in an alien continent, its identity is neither of the Old World nor the New. The citys rootlessness has famously found expression in the melancholy of tango and, more recently, in a vogue for psycho-analysis even more widespread than New Yorks.
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Tourism in Northeastern Argentina
Using the rubrics of individual, indigenous, and environmental rights, Tourism in Northeastern Argentina: The Intersection of Human and Indigenous Rights with the Environment, edited by Penny Seymoure and Jeffrey L. Roberg, utilizes in-depth case studies developed from field work to explore the physical and psychological impact of tourism on local communities, indigenous cultures, and the environment in northeastern Argentina. The case studies demonstrate the effects of tourism on several areas of spectacular beauty, along with the positive and negative consequences of economic and social development in these areas.
Argentina Since Independence
A single volume discussing economic, social, and political history of Argentina since independence.
The Polo Encyclopedia, 2d ed.
In its greatly expanded second edition, this definitive reference work on the sport of Polo includes more than 18,000 alphabetical and cross-referenced entries covering players, teams, national and international tournaments, rules of the game, books on polo and their authors, as well as painters and sculptors of polo subjects. No other book includes as much information about the game in a single volume.
Studies in the History of Latin American Economic Thought
This is the first study of the development of economic thought in Latin America. It traces the development of economic ideas during five centuries and across the whole continent. It addresses a wide range of approaches to economic issues including:* the scholastic tradition in Latin American economies* the quantity theory of money* cameralism* huma
The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget: Travel Guide eBook
This South America on a Budget guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this South America on a Budget travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. This South America on a Budget guidebook covers: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, The Guianas, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela. Inside this South America on a Budget travel book, you’ll find: A wide range of...
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