Mark Wasserman Knihy

Focusing on dependency theory, this comprehensive text examines the intricate political, economic, and cultural dynamics of Latin America from pre-history to the present. It employs both chronological and nation-specific approaches, ensuring a thorough understanding of the region's history. The Ninth Edition enhances its analysis with expanded discussions on social and cultural history, including music, and emphasizes the roles of women, indigenous cultures, and Afro-Latino communities, providing a well-rounded perspective on Latin America's diverse narratives.

It examines the social, economic, and political institutions Latin Americans built and rebuilt, such as families, governments (from village to national levels), churches, political parties, labor unions, schools, and armies, through the lives of the people forged them.