The United States and Latin America : a history of American diplomacy, 1776-2000 / Joseph Smith.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Joseph, 1945-

Series:

International relations and history series.

International relations and history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations.

Latin America--Foreign relations--United States.

Latin America.

United States--Foreign relations--Latin America.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (240 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : Routledge, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Providing a concise, balanced and incisive analysis of US diplomatic relations with Latin America from 1776 to the end of the twentieth century, this timely work explores central themes such as the structure of international relations, and the pursuit of American national interest by the use of diplomacy, cultural imperialism and economic and military power. Joseph Smith examines: * the rise of the USA as an independent power * its policy towards Latin-American movements for independence * the evolution of the Monroe Doctrine * pan-Americanism * dollar diplomacy * the challenge of communism. Highlighting Latin American responses to US policy over a significant time span, the study documents the development of a complex historical relationship in which the United States has claimed a pre-eminent role, arousing as much resentment as acquiescence from its southern neighbours. Including a timely discussion of the current issues of debt, trade and narcotics control, this unique and valuable study will be of interest to all those with an interest in US and Latin American international relations. Providing a concise, balanced and incisive analysis of US diplomatic relations with Latin America from 1776 to the end of the twentieth century, this timely work explores central themes such as the structure of international relations, and the pursuit of American national interest by the use of diplomacy, cultural imperialism and economic and military power. Joseph Smith examines: * the rise of the USA as an independent power * its policy towards Latin-American movements for independence * the evolution of the Monroe Doctrine * pan-Americanism * dollar diplomacy * the challenge of communism. Highlighting Latin American responses to US policy over a significant time span, the study documents the development of a complex historical relationship in which the United States has claimed a pre-eminent role, arousing as much resentment as acquiescence from its southern neighbours. Including a timely discussion of the current issues of debt, trade and narcotics control, this unique and valuable study will be of interest to all those with an interest in US and Latin American international relations.

Contents:

chapter 1 Independence (1=776–1830)

chapter 2 Territorial expansionism (1830–79)

chapter 3 Pan-Americanism (1879–1900)

chapter 4 Dollar diplomacy (1900–28)

chapter 5 The Good Neighbor (1928–45) 91 / Herbert Hoover

chapter 6 Cold War politics (1945–74)

chapter 7 End of the twentieth century (1974–2000).

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-134-24531-9

1-134-24532-7

1-280-15835-2

0-203-00453-1

9780203004531

OCLC:

437067201