Academic papers on Latin-American & Carribean Studies

The relationship between structural and contingent factors in the democratization of Latin American Countries
This 10 page paper looks at the democratization of Latin American nations. Factors that have impeded or helped the nations from thriving are discussed. Structural and contingent factors are compared and contrasted. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Comparative Mexican Literature: Ruben Martinez
A 5 page overview of the content of these two books and the differences in presentational style elected by each author. The author of this paper emphasizes that Mexican literature offers a wide gamut of style and subject matter. Of particular...
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Panama & Ecuador/A Comparison
A 6 page research paper that contrasts and compares the statistics and history of Panama and Ecuador. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Basque Music, Dancing and Clothing
5 pages. This paper is an interesting study of the Basque people and the music, dancing, and clothing that they wear in their cultural dances. For hundreds of years the music and dance of their culture has been passed down through the generations...
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The Military Presence in Latin America
This 5 page paper looks at the democratization of Latin America and explores the continued use of the military. Authoritarian rule is seen as an impediment to true democracy. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Evita Peron
15 pages in length. Championing the causes of inhumanity, Maria Eva Duarte de Peron
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Venezuela A Place To Expand Businesses?
A 7 page paper. The paper is a "country brief" for vice-president of a hypothetical company that sells security systems. The VP is on the way over to close a deal and wants information regarding the country. This essay offers that brief and...
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Aymara: Cultural Identity Disintegration?
36 pages in length. The disintegration of cultural identity for Chile and Bolivia's indigenous Aymara reflects yet another cog in the wheel of global progress, which for some is no progress at all. The inherent struggle for cultural survival is...
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SOCIAL SECTOR -- VENEZUELA
This essay discusses the social aspect of Venezuela including the population, geography, topography, social structures and other aspects. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Peron's Rise and Fall in Argentina
5 pages. This paper gives some of the Argentine history following independence and why the economic stagnation resulted. Also covered are the political rise of Peron, his ideology and program and the significance of the Peron era in Argentine...
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Review of
This is a 5 page paper reviewing Mark Burkholder
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The Sudden Rise and Fall of Hugo Chavez 1994-2002
12 pages. Hugo Chavez went from a failed military coup to prison to the Presidency. His approach to the presidency was to ensure the equality and prosperity for all Venezuelans; this has led to a military coup supported by the United States. The...
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Scenario: Starving Peasants in a Latin American Country
A 5 page paper which presents the scenario that there are starving peasants in a Latin American country. The paper examines the position of a legislator that wishes to help the peasants through passage of a bill. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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In Pursuit of the American Dream: Mexican Immigration to the United States
A 5 page discussion of the factors which leads Mexican Americans to cross the border as either documented or undocumented immigrants. This paper points out that although Mexicans are often in pursuit of a better lifestyle, that dream quickly fades...
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Coffee and Banana Production in Costa Rica
5 pages. The coffee and banana crops are very important to Costa Rica's economy. This paper gives a detailed look at these two important products from Costa Rica, their current importance in the area economy, and how the success or failure of...
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