People and Issues in Latin American History: From Independence to the Present Book

People and Issues in Latin American History presents a range of sources on and interpretations of important topics in the history of Latin America that enable students to debate the historical significance of individuals and issues. Selections include primary as well as secondary sources and incorporate the work of Latin American, European, and North American scholars. Special emphasis is given to social history and the analysis of the spectrum of revolutionary change since Bolívar. This edition includes an entirely new section on Hugo Chávez, which also covers the challenges of globalization for Latin America and the current mass appeal of leftist leaders, and expanded and updated suggestions for further reading and viewing.