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Joseph Smith

The United States and Latin AmericaA History of American Diplomacy, 1776-2000\nAuthor(s): Joseph Smith\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415358347, 978-0415358347\nSynopsis\nProviding a concise, balanced and incisive analysis of US diplomatic relations with Latin America from 1776 to the end of the twentieth century, this timely work explores central themes such as the structure of international relations, and the pursuit of American national interest by the use of diplomacy, cultural imperialism and economic and military power. \n\nJoseph Smith examines:\n\n* the rise of the USA as an independent power\n* its policy towards Latin-American movements for independence\n* the evolution of the Monroe Doctrine\n* pan-Americanism\n* dollar diplomacy\n* the challenge of communism.\n\nHighlighting Latin American responses to US policy over a significant time span, the study documents the development of a complex historica.