Masters Of War
Cuba, the United States and Latin America
- Paperback
640 pages
- Release Date
1 August 2011
Summary
In Masters of War, Clara Nieto adeptly presents the parallel histories of the countries of Latin America, histories that are intertwined, each reflecting the United States’ “coherent policy of intervention” set into motion by the Monroe Doctrine. As the value of this continued policy comes increasingly into question, Nieto argues for the need to evaluate the alarming precedent set in Latin America- the institution of client dictatorships, the roles played by the interests of U.S. corporations…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781583225455 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1583225455 |
| Author: | Clara Nieto |
| Publisher: | Seven Stories Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Seven Stories Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 640 |
| Release Date: | 1 August 2011 |
| Weight: | 829g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 154mm |
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“An important and valuable contribution that helps us understand the links and the vicissitudes between the United States and Latin America.” - Juan Tokatlian; “Properly read, this book is a convincing incitement to rebel.” - Raul Roa Kouri
About The Author
Clara Nieto
CLARA NIETO was a career diplomat who served in the Colombian mission to the United Nations from 1960-1967; was head of the Colombian Delegation at UNESCO, Paris, from 1967-1970; was Colombian Charge d’Affairs in Yugoslavia form 1970 to 1976; was Colombian Ambassador to Cuba from 1977-1980; and from 1984-1986 was Director of UNESCO’s regional office for Latin America and the Caribbean in Havana. Her writing has appeared in many Colombian newspapers including El Tiempo, El Espectador, El Mundo, and NACLA in the United States. Nieto lives in New York City and Bogot , Colombia.
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