The Second Century: U.S.-Latin American Relations Since 1889 (Latin American Silhouettes)

The Second Century: U.S.DLatin American Relations since 1889 focuses on U.S. relations with Latin America during the second century, a period bounded by the advent of the New Diplomacy late in the nineteenth century and the end of the Cold War about one hundred years later. This text provides a balanced perspective as it presents both the United States's view that the Western Hemisphere needed to unite under a common democratic, capitalistic society, and the Latin American countries' response to U.S. attempts to impose these goals on their southern neighbors. This book examines the reciprocal interactions between the two regions, each with distinctive purposes, outlooks, interests, and cultures. It also places U.S.DLatin American relations within the larger context of global politics and economics. The Second Century is an excellent text for courses in Latin American history and diplomatic history. Booknews Presents a synthesis of historical work on U.S. relations with its southern neighbors. The author views the story as one in which the U.S. often took the initiative, but cautions that the Latin American countries not be seen as passive players in the drama. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) The Second Century: U.S.-Latin American Relations since 1889 focuses on U.S. relations with Latin America during the second century, a period bounded by the advent of the New Diplomacy late in the nineteenth century and the end of the Cold War about one hundred years later. Author Mark T. Gilderhus gives a narrative on the often tenuous relationship that has existed between the United States and her sister states in Latin America. This book provides a balanced perspective as it presents both the United States's view that the Western Hemisphere needed to unite under a common democratic, capitalistic society, and the Latin American countries' response to U.S. attempts to impose these goals on their southern neighbors.The book examines the reciprocal interactions between the two regions, each with distinctive purposes, outlooks, interests, and cultures. It also suggests the place of U.S.-Latin American relations within the larger context of global politics and economics.