Topical and up to date; Talons of the Eagle: Latin America; the United States; and the World; Fourth Edition; presents an eminent scholar's perspective on the interaction between global trends and inter-American affairs--a subject that has become crucially important in the current era. Rather than concentrating solely on U.S. policy; Peter H. Smith uniquely addresses the structural relationships between the two regions by focusing on international systems; the distribution of power; and the perception and pursuit of national interests. Throughout; this provocative text casts light on such contemporary issues as economic integration; drug trafficking; undocumented migration; and the rise of Latin America's "new left." It also analyzes Latin American reactions and responses to the U.S.--and to the rest of the world--in these complex and troubling times.
#1113155 in Books 2014-05-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.40 x 1.00 x 9.40l; .0 #File Name: 0199777950240 pages
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Story needed to be told so that we don't forgetBy GaryThe author tells the story through the lens of American politics from Jimmy Carter up to the first term of Barack Obama. It's a history that I'm glad I read. Most of life is spent reacting to the events of the day but never having the time to put the events in the context that they belong. The book gives the reader the context (through the filter of politics and historical perspective) on the influence of Evangelicals (mostly from the Right) . The author reminds me of the beginning of the period with statements by people like Jerry Falwell saying things like "God does not hear the prayers of the Jew". That's what passed for critical thinking in those days. I had forgotten about the "Satanic Panic" and false accusations based on 'recovered memories' popularized by TV personalities such as Geraldo Rivera and Oprah Winfrey. I forgotten how influential the Evangelical Right was in those days.I don't know why the author stops the story so abruptly at 2012 even though the book seemed to have been published in 2014. A more interesting story could have been told by looking at the waning of the influence of the Evangelical Right over the last 2 years.The author; in a scholarly way; puts all of the events of the time period into their overall context and tells a fairly interesting story that should not be forgotten.1 of 8 people found the following review helpful. or any particularly good insights that challenged by thinkingBy Robert S. SabeanWas not overwhelmed by anything new; or any particularly good insights that challenged by thinking.0 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Purchased for library at Church.By Marilyn J. LintonPurchased for the library at my church.
