{"product_id":"modern-panama-from-occupation-to-crossroads-of-the-americas-hardback-9781108476669","title":"Modern Panama; From Occupation to Crossroads of the Americas (Hardback) 9781108476669","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eModern Panama\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFrom Occupation to Crossroads of the Americas\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvides a comprehensive overview of the political and economic developments in Panama from 1980 to the present day.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMichael L. Conniff (Author), Gene E. Bigler (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108476669, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 9 May 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e364 pages, 16 b\/w illus.  4 maps  4 tables\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.6 x 2.4 cm, 0.64 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'… Modern Panama is an insightful, well-written examination that provides an important contribution to our understanding of an understudied nation that deserves more scrutiny.' Orlando J. Pérez, Hispanic American Historical Review\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFew have a complete understanding of the recent history of Panama, markedly since the signing of the Carter–Torrijos Treaties in 1977. Although the Treaty set the stage for the country to finally control all of its territory, little is known about how Panama has fared, both as a manager of a major waterway and as a sovereign nation in a unique region. Authors Michael L. Conniff and Gene E. Bigler seek to fill this major gap in Latin American history with Modern Panama, a thorough account of the recent political and economic developments in Panama. Despite the country's continued struggle with political corruption, Conniff and Bigler argue that changes since the turnover of the Canal have been largely positive, and Panama has emerged into the twenty-first century as a stable, functioning democracy with a growing economy, improved canal management, and a higher standard of living.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of figures and tables\u003cbr\u003e Prologue\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e 1. Introduction to modern Panama\u003cbr\u003e Part I: 2. The 1980s: a halting transition toward democracy\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Endara Administration: civilians learned to prevail\u003cbr\u003e 4. The Pérez Balladares Administration: return of the PRD\u003cbr\u003e Part II: 5. The Moscoso Administration: millennial transitions\u003cbr\u003e 6. The Torrijos Administration: uneven progress spread discontent\u003cbr\u003e 7. Panama's canal: better than ever\u003cbr\u003e 8. The Martinelli Administration: trouble in boom times\u003cbr\u003e 9. The Varela Administration: toward a more humane society\u003cbr\u003e 10. Conclusions\u003cbr\u003e Interviews by authors\u003cbr\u003e Unpublished documentary sources\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Regional government policies [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Regional government policies\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Regional%20government%20policies%20%5BJPRB%5D%22\"\u003eJPRB\u003c\/a\u003e], History of the Americas [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of the Americas\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20the%20Americas%20%5BHBJK%5D%22\"\u003eHBJK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266339655960,"sku":"9781108476669","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108476669i_ba931cdf-5dde-4e34-8b27-97125c228786.jpg?v=1696705895","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/modern-panama-from-occupation-to-crossroads-of-the-americas-hardback-9781108476669","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}