Colombia (eBook)

A Concise Contemporary History

Mejia German R. Mejia, LaRosa Michael J. LaRosa (Autoren)

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2017 | 2., Second Edition
314 Seiten
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-4422-7574-4 (ISBN)

Infos

This deeply informed and accessible book traces the history of Colombia thematically over the past two centuries. Michael J. LaRosa and Germán R. Mejía move beyond the common perception of a failed state to explore the rich heritage and dynamism that have characterized Colombia past and present.

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Colombia is at a historic crossroads as its leaders implement peace accords that will end an undeclared but bitter civil war that has raged for more than half a century. Building a nation at peace will require the input and collaboration of both Colombians and the world community. Yet relatively little is known about Colombia in the United States and abroad. This deeply informed and accessible book traces the history of Colombia thematically over the past two centuries. In twelve interlinked chapters, Michael J. LaRosa and Germn R. Meja depart from more standard approaches by presenting a history of political, social, and cultural accomplishments within the context of Colombia's specific geographic and economic realities. Their emphasis on cultural development, international relations, and everyday life contrasts sharply with works that brand Colombia as a failed state, focusing on its violent past or on an economy deeply dependent on narcotics. Instead, the authors emphasize Colombia's remarkable national cohesion and endurance since the early nineteenth century wars for independence. They explore two distinct eras: the ';long nineteenth century' (17801899) and the ';ongoing twentieth century' (1899present). Including a photo essay, detailed chronology, and resource guide, this concise yet thorough history will be an invaluable resource for all those seeking a thoughtful, definitive interpretation of the rich heritage and dynamism that have characterized Colombia past and present.

Autor

Michael J. LaRosa is associate professor of history at Rhodes College. Germán R. Mejía is professor of history and dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá.

Inhalt

Foreword by Pamela MurrayIntroductionChapter 1: OriginsChapter 2: The Colombian NationsChapter 3: The Dynamics of a Political CommunityChapter 4: The Cadence of UnityChapter 5: ConflictChapter 6: Economic UnityPhoto EssayChapter 7: A Common SpaceChapter 8: Cultural DynamismChapter 9: Daily LifeChapter 10: Colombia and the WorldChapter 11: Colombians AbroadChapter 12: Colombians Search for PeaceConclusionColombian Chronology, 1810–1991Selected Bibliography

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.6.2017
• Vorwort: Murray Pamela S. Murray
• Zusatzinfo: 30 Illustrations including: - 18 Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs; - 7 Maps; - 5 Tables.
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sport ► Ballsport ► Golf
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften
• ISBN-10: 1-4422-7574-X / 144227574X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4422-7574-4 / 9781442275744