This book, part of the Profiles in Power series, provides a comprehensive analysis of the political life of Fidel Castro, the leader of the Cuban revolution and a central figure in Latin American politics for more than five decades. Sebastian Balfour examines Castro's background, the development of his ideology, the political and economic policies of his presidency, and his influence on interna…
This book is an in-depth academic study of Cuban foreign policy after the 1959 Revolution. Jorge I. Domínguez, a leading expert on Latin American studies, analyzes how Fidel Castro's government devised a foreign strategy aimed at expanding Cuba's revolutionary influence and maintaining its national security. Discussions cover Cuba's relations with the Soviet Union, Latin American countries, an…
This book is Jacobo Timerman's travelogue and political analysis of Cuba in the post-1959 era. Written from a previously unpublished Spanish manuscript, it describes the political, social, and human rights conditions in Cuba after the revolution and the changes that occurred under Fidel Castro's rule. Using a journalistic and reflective approach, Timerman presents a critical view of modern Cuba…
This book examines the profound transformation of political culture in Cuba following the 1959 Revolution. Richard R. Fagen analyzes how revolutionary ideology, social mobilization, institutional changes, and mass participation reshaped Cuban political behavior and citizen-state relations. Combining political science and sociology, the book provides an in-depth study of how a socialist revoluti…
This revised and updated third edition provides a comprehensive overview of Nicaragua’s historical and political development, focusing particularly on the legacy of Augusto César Sandino and the transformations brought by the Sandinista revolution. Thomas W. Walker analyzes the country’s social, economic, and political challenges, including U.S. involvement, the Contra war, and the shiftin…
This textbook examines the foundations of the American political system, focusing on the interaction between economics, law, and public policy. Written by Alan Stone and Richard P. Barke, the book provides an analytical overview of U.S. governmental structures, constitutional principles, policymaking processes, and the economic forces shaping political decisions. It serves as a comprehensive in…
This book is the memoir of Maurice Challe, a senior French Air Force general, which describes his role in the political and military crisis surrounding the Algerian War of Independence and his involvement in the 1961 “Putsch des Généraux” (generals' coup). Challe outlines the moral, political, and strategic reasons that led his group to oppose the French government's policy on Algeria. Th…
This book charts Brazil's dramatic transformation from a challenging developing nation to an increasingly influential economic and political power in the 21st century. Larry Rohter, former Brazil correspondent for The New York Times, explores the political, economic, social, and cultural changes that shaped Brazil's new face. Through in-depth analysis and interviews with key figures, the book e…
This book is a collection of academic essays discussing Berlin's unique position as a city divided between two political systems during the Cold War era. The authors analyze the political, social, economic, and international relations developments that shaped the dynamics of West Berlin and East Berlin after 1945. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this book highlights Berlin's role as a sym…
This book is a collection of essays discussing aspects of contemporary German politics, economics, society, culture, and literature, particularly in West Germany from the postwar era to the end of the 20th century. Edited by Charles Burdick, Hans-Adolf Jacobsen, and Winfried Kudszus, this book presents a multidisciplinary analysis of the dynamics of German democracy, changes in social structure…