An overview of historical and socio-economic evolution in the Americas / edited by Alberto Ciferri.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ciferri, Alberto

Contributor:

Ciferri, A., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

America--History.

America.

Genre:

Libros electrónicos.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (578 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2019]

Summary:

This book includes concise descriptions of the history of 28 nations on the American continent, and focuses on features that hinder authentic development, particularly ethnic or class conflicts and wealth distribution. Its purpose is to stimulate an appreciation of history and cultural values, thus reinforcing the harmony of social relations. Essential elements of history, economics and sociology are presented in a plain and easily readable form, allowing the book to be directed to a non-specialized audience of individuals and students at the bachelors level in both developed and developing countries. The leadership of new generations will need to consider new development models based on balanced compromises between economic and technological progress and the most basic aspirations of society.Each chapter includes a brief presentation of data on the territory and the ethnic composition and current socio-economic situation of a particular American nation. They also provide a scholarly description of the main historical events, and end with a brief insight into how the successes or difficulties of the individual country relate to cultural and historical events and to the evolution of that country's national identity or, indeed, identities.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Highlighted Features

Contributors

Editorial Overview

Acknowledgments

1. North America

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

II. Central America

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

III. Caribbean Islands

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

IV. South America

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-5275-3821-4

OCLC:

1183030310