{"product_id":"latin-american-soldiers-john-r-bawden-9781138492585","title":"Latin American Soldiers: Armed Forces in the Region's History","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this accessible volume, John R. Bawden introduces readers to the study of armed forces in Latin American history through vivid narratives about four very different countries: Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, and Chile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLatin America has faced many of the challenges common to postcolonial states such as civil war, poorly defined borders, and politically fractured societies. Studying its militaries offers a powerful lens through which to understand major events, eras, and problems. Bawden draws on stories about the men and women who served in conventional armed forces and guerrilla armies to examine the politics and social structure of each country, the state's evolution, and relationships between soldiers and the global community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an introductory text for undergraduates, \u003ci\u003eLatin American Soldiers\u003c\/i\u003e identifies major concepts, factors, and trends that have shaped modern Latin America. It is an essential text for students of Latin American Studies or History and is particularly useful for students focusing on the military, revolutions, and political history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John R. Bawden\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138492582\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138492585\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/06\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d","brand":"John R. Bawden","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48087737139455,"sku":"9781138492585","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d0473055-e6b0-4ec2-83a2-4f70e7cd5b0d.jpg?v=1769101119","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/latin-american-soldiers-john-r-bawden-9781138492585","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}