Guatemala - A Nation in Turmoil

This book examines Guatemala's history and the principal aspects of the country's faction-tom society. It explains the problems?and their consistently violent manifestations?that have attended the course of the country's social, economic, and political development.

List of contents

Foreword -- Introduction -- Land and People -- The Social Structure and Culture -- Development as a Nation: 1523-1944 -- The Revolution of 1944 and Its Consequences -- Government and Politics Since 1944 -- The Economy -- Development Schemes and Policies -- Guatemala's Changing International Position -- Conclusion

About the author

Calvert, Peter

Summary

This book examines Guatemala's history and the principal aspects of the country's faction-tom society. It explains the problems—and their consistently violent manifestations—that have attended the course of the country's social, economic, and political development.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Calvert
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2022
• EAN: 9780367169664
• ISBN: 978-0-367-16966-4
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education