Latin-American Studies papers

A look at the nutritional status, staples, farming, meat, meals, economics, health problems and population growth.

A critical review of the work aimed at making Mexico more accessible to non-Mexicans.

A critical review of the work by a Sandinista revolutionary about his experiences and how the book aims to humanize and de-mythologize him.

A critical review of a collection of ten essays on Peron's rise to power, fall, exile and return and the impact of his career and personality.

An examination of both Televisa and Emilio Azcarrage Milmo including an overview, business dealings, present situation and the impact on the U.S.

A look at the American intervention from the perspective of the Mexican people including political, economic and territorial motivations.

A look at the Peruvian revolutionary terrorist group also known as Sendero Luminoso. Includes origins, leadership, ideology, goals and violent actions.

This paper discusses Aztec cannibalism in Mesoamerica now part of Mexico: Human sacrifice and eating of remains, causes, theories and religious aspects.

This paper analyzes the development of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, a Mexican political party and its shaky future in face of growing opposition power.

This paper discusses the United States' foreign drug policy in Peru, Bolivia and Colombia, and the responses of those nations to that policy: Goals, implementation, economic and military issues, guerilla actions and corruption.

This paper is a review of the literature on advertising aimed at Mexican-Americans: Demographics, print media and TV, spending power, stereotypes, self-image, portrayals in ads, acculturation, appeals and tactics.

This paper examines the international trade position of Argentina. Tables.

This paper discusses the economy of Puerto Rico: Dependence on the U.S., history, labor, wages, sexism, family relations and exploitation of women.

This paper discusses the educational system of Mexico: Background, role of goverment, problems, socioeconomic factors, racial and gender issues, emphasizing secondary education.

This paper discusses the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 focusing on the decision.making process which led to the crisis, U.S. foreign policy and an assessment of the crisis some three decades later.

This paper discusses the roots and causes of poverty in Central America and the Philippines: Unequal distribution of wealth, history, role of U.S. and overpopulation.

This paper discusses the economic, moral, political and social forces that are creating homeless poor children, the street children of Brazil.

This paper analyzes the impact of European immigration on the native Latin American populations.

This paper examines the United States national security during the application of economic sanctions against the Republic of Panama in 1988 and 1989: History of U.S.-Panama relations, potential effects of sanctions, U.S. sanction efforts against other

This paper reviews "James Lockhart's "The Men of Cajamarca", which examines the pivotal 1532 event in Peru in which 168 Spaniards captured the emperor of the Incas: Lockhart focuses on the lives of these Spaniards.

Examines crisis management of Kennedy Administration in 1962 confrontation with Soviet Union over missiles in Cuba, in context of overall Kennedy approach to foreign & domestic politics.

This paper analyzes the book, "Inevitable Revolutions" by Walter LaFeber, which discusses the exploitive relations of the U.S. with the Central American countries.

This paper examines the United States' approach to Latin America under the Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt compared to the approach toward that same region by President Ronald Reagan: Diplomacy, politics, economics, international issues, exploitatio

This paper discusses the life and career of Francisco I. Madero (1873-1913), a liberal politician who is credited with beginning the Mexican Revolution.

This paper discusses the "Bay of Pigs" Invasion and the exiles' unsuccessful attempt to invade Cuba in 1961.

This paper analyzes the diplomatic strategies employed to avert a confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the Cuban missile crisis.

This paper discussed the Hispanic influences on Brazilian culture: Historical development, cultural diversity and nationalism.

This paper examines U.S. policy concerning financial assistance to Latin America, through the various U.S. presidencies, Theodore Roosevelt to Reagan: Politics, financial & military aid, intervention, human rights, anti-communist issues, Good Neighbor Po

This paper analyzes the book, "Americans and the California Dream: 1850-1915" by Kevin Starr about the history, literature and leading citizens of the development of California.

This paper examines Carlos Fuentes's "The Death of Artemio Cruz", showing how the protagonist Artemio's character personifies the betrayal of the ideals of the Mexican Revolution.

This paper discusses the destruction of the Amazon Rain Forest: History background, ecology and environmental and social damage.

This paper examines the problem of economic development in Brazil, within the context of environmental concerns over the protection and preservation of the Amazonian rain forest.

This paper discusses the deforestation of the Amazon: Social and geographic background, impact on people and resources, causes and technology's effects.

This paper discusses the issue of culture clash between Latin America and the U.S.as seen in Gregory Nava's 1984 film "El Norte": Plot, characters and themes.

Analyzes the issues of fantasy and reality in this novel about life, politics and social conditions in Latin America.

An analysis of the immigration patterns, settlements, problems, statistics, work and economics of the Japanese in Brazil in the twentieth century.

Discusses trend of powerful & charismatic leaders, emphasizing Peron in Argentina. Exmines history, caciques & caudillos, political authority and ideology.

Examines patterns of political & economic development in Latin America. Also explores relationship between First World & developing countries.

This paper discusses the destruction of the Aztec Empire the advanced Mexican civilization, by the 16th Century Spanish invaders: Cortes, Spaniards' needs and aims, depopulation of Indians and Montezuma.

This paper describes the general and specific economic conditions in Brazil, the foreign trade and foreign investment outlooks for that country: Economics, foreign trade & investment outlook, market size, competition, product distribution and promotion.

This paper discusses Mexico with special reference to its unique highland-lowland geography and its agriculture: Political, farming, watershed, crops, volcanoes, Gulf Coast and productivity.

This paper discusses the career and life of Porfirio Diaz, the political leader of Mexico between the late 1870s and 1911 with emphasis on his role in events leading to Revolution of 1910.

This paper discusses the ancient Mexican-Aztec God, Quetzalcoatl: Origins, myths and description.

This paper discusses that the stereotyped assumptions about Mexican-American,Chicanos, are a result of poverty rather than ethnic differences.

This paper discusses the living conditions and cultural prejudice against Mexican Americans in southwest U.S..

A paper which examines how disease played a major role in shaping the European conquest of the New World.

An examination of the effects of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the proposed (Free Trade Area of the Americas) FTAA on Mexico.

Describes the Chilean National Security Council as an institution obstructive to unity, stability and democracy in post-Pinochet Chile.

An analysis of the family therapist, Salvador Minuchin, including an overview of his life and works.

This paper compares the history of various countries during 1919-1945.

A review of Anne Rubenstein's book "Bad Language, Naked Ladies, and other Threats to the Nation: A Political History of Comic Books in Mexico".

A description of Pizarro's conquest of Peru and his defeat of the Inca.

How globalization, which is centered in North America, is impacting the southern continent.

A brief insight into Mexico's economic system.

This paper discusses the book "From Out of the Shadows: Mexican Women in Twentieth-Century America," by Dr. Vicki Ruiz, specifically, as it gives voice to Mexican-American women.

A look at anthropologist, Matthew Gutmann, focusing on his book, "The Meanings of Macho: Being a Man in Mexico City".

A review of the book, "The Year of the Heroic Guerrilla: World Revolution and Counterrevolution in 1968" by Robert V. Daniels.

This paper discusses the discoveries at the Mayan village of Copan and what researchers have learned about ancient Mayan life.

A review of the book "Maya Conquistador" by Matthew Restall about the Spanish invasion of the Maya native soil in Southern Mexico.

A critical examination of post-Cuban Latin American guerrilla movements between 1959-1979.

This paper presents an exploration of the major immigrant groups to the USA, looking at which are the most economically successful.

This paper presents an investigation of the effect that the destruction of rain forests will have on the future.

Examining the effects of 16th century European colonization on the populations of Latin America.

Examining Ernesto Che Guevara's book "The Motorcycle Diaries" and how these tales represented the life he lived.

An examination of the causes, geographical aspects, impact in Peru, distribution, nursing diagnoses, control and prevention. Table.

An examination of the background, origins, mandates, operations, goals and accomplishments of the UN missions in Nicaragua and El Salvador in the 1990s.

An analysis of the impact of trade, economic theories, per capita gross domestic product, effects of labor conditions, NAFTA, the 1994 peso crisis and its financial structure.

An examination of the background, political ideology, economics, reform and leadership, focusing on effects of the Revolution.

An examination of the firm's decision to expand to South America.

An examination of the history and role of the railway in the nation's economic development with development theory, population, water, geography and trade.

An examination of the reasons why indentured servants, Native Americans and slaves did not unite and rebel in the British colonies, while oppressed groups in Latin America did rebel.

An analysis of NAFTA and arguement against the treaty's extension (Free Trade Areas of America) because of its negative effects on U.S. and Mexican economies, environments and public welfare.

An examination of three economic growth models and the role of railroads in the economic development of Southern Brazil. Map.

An examination of the ways native American peoples and African slaves rebelled against and/or adapted to dominant Spanish culture in Mesoamerica and Peru in 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.

The origins, evolution, rationale for, effects of slave trade in Africa, Europe, England and Latin America.

An overview of the nation's history, politics, economy, trade, tariff policy, foreign business opportunities, banking, debt and the impact of the 1998 hurricane.

An examines of the trade creation and diversion theory including barriers, the impact of NAFTA and consideration of including Chile in Mexico-U.S.-Canada pact.

A critical analysis of this work on the conference settling the war between Paraguay and Bolivia.

Discuses the background, causes and effects of the 1994 peso crisis. Examines politics, global aspects, prices, employment, balance of payments and reform. Includes charts.

Position paper on the need for government, corporative and global cooperation to reduce pollution.

Examines the roles of women in the overthrow of the Nicaraguan dictator Somoza and the failures of Sandinista to develop a feminist agenda in the political aftermath.

Examines the background, painting, theme, style, re-discovery and restoration of the mural painted by this Mexican artist in Los Angeles in the 1930s.

Examines economic, political and social change. Discusses background, leadership, the 1994 collapse, consumer prices, employment, debt, land reform, Chiapas rebels and the future. Includes charts and tables.

Examines the Manifest Destiny doctrine and other economic, political and ideological justifications for the spread of the American empire.

Examines his philosophy of history and art and relevance to Latin American fiction in the first half of the 20th Century. Discusses Foucault's archaeology of knowledge, power relationships, politics, myth and examples.

Examines Colombia's criminal justice system in context of the anti-drug fight. Discusses laws, extradition, courts, police, corruption, punishment, organized crime and rebel guerillas.

Analyzes the President's authoritarian rule in this democratic state, campaign and election, parties, ideology, competition, economics, relationship with Congress, reform and leadership style.

Examines background, purpose, politics, provisions, effects, problems, penalties and examples.

Examines the evolution in the 1990s. Discusses Cuba's loss of Soviet support, the impact of Cuban exiles, Castro's socialist leadership, human rights, politics, laws and the economic emargo.

Examines the two novels' depictions of problems of immigrants in the U.S., assimilation, generational conflict and gender issues.

Examines effects of political, economic, ideological and legislative forces in the 20th Century, emphasizing the Castro era.

Examines the relationship in a global context, legal, ethical and religious issues, politics, anti-immigrant bias and abuse, the situation in the U.S., examples, refugees and asylum-seekers.

Examines social, political, sexual, economic, workplace and religious roles and restrictions in this male-dominated culture.

An important feature of the Mexican Revolution was its broad base of support. Revolution was brought about because, after more than 30 years in power, Porfirio Diaz succeeded in disenfranchising almost all socioeconomic groups who were not members of the

Examines the symbiotic relationship between the sport and the nation. Provides an overview of Brazil and soccer, soccer clubs, World Cup, socioeconomics and symbolic power.

Examines the positive and negative effects of global corportations on the Mexican economy, including examples (General Motors, Grupo Pulsar) and the issue of NAFTA.

Discusses the effect of the revolution. Provides historical background, politics, relations with the U.S., economics, culture, poverty and communism; focuses on Havana.

Examines women's roles in New Spain, rights, family and social relations, class, portraits in literature of the era and legal aspects.

Assesses the Mexican economic crisis, monetary policy and its effects, debt issues, oil revenues and recommendations. Includes tables.

An overview of the nation's history, geography, social institutions, education, politics, socioeconomics, religion and living conditions.