A History of Chile, 1808-2002 (Cambridge Latin American Studies) - Softcover

Collier, Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521534844 ISBN 13: 9780521534840

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Providing an overview of Chilean history for the general reader as well as the specialist, this text employs primary and secondary materials to analyze the nation's political, economic, and social evolution from independence to 2002. Unlike other works, the volume examines in depth the most recent events of Chile's history: the diversification of its economy, spread of democratic institutions, improvement of public health, and emergence of a rich intellectual culture. First Edition Hb (1996): 0-521-56075-6 First Edition Pb (1996): 0-521-56827-7

About this title

Book Description:

A History of Chile provides a overview of Chilean history which will appeal to the general reader as well as the specialist. Employing primary and secondary materials, it not analyzes the nation's political, economic, and social evolution from Chile's independence to 2002. Unlike other works, this volume examines in depth the most recent events of Chile's history: the diversification of its economy, the spread of democratic institutions, the improvement of public health, and the appearance of a rich intellectual culture.

About the Author:

Simon Collier is currently Professor of History at Vanderbilt University, specializing in the history of Chile. Frederick Fornoff is Professor of Spanish, Comparative Literature, and Creative Writing at The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He is the recipient of many awards including the NEA,
NEH, and Fulbright.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521534844
• ISBN 13: 9780521534840
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 480