Howard J. Wiarda is Dean Rusk Professor of International Relations at the University of Georgia and senior associate in residence at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, DC. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including A Concise Introduction to Latin American Politics and Development (Westview). Harvey F. Kline is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Alabama. He is the author of Colombia: Democracy under Assault and A Concise Introduction to Latin American Politics and Development (Westview).

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Gathered from writers who are experts in regions throughout Latin America, the chapters vividly highlight important historical events as well as current political challenges facing these nations. This book remains a staple in the field of Latin American politics. Highly recommended.” –Choice

“This is the outstanding textbook in comparative Latin American politics. —Jorge I. Dominguez, Harvard

“This book contains comprehensive chapters by recognized experts on the twenty most important Latin American countries. Taken together, these chapters provide the best available introduction to Latin American politics and government for undergraduate students.”—Richard Eric Hartwig, Texas A&M-Kingsville

“This edited work offers a comprehensive analysis of the multicultural complexities of the myriad of issues confronting Latin America today. . . . For students of Latin American politics and inter-American relations, Wiarda and Kline’s text is informative and intellectually challenging and is worth buying and careful reading.”—ID: International Dialogue, A Multidisciplinary Journal of World Affairs