Historical Dictionary of Argentina

Argentina celebrated a century of Independence from Spain in 1910. At the time, the republic was the tenth most important trading nation in the global economy. In 2001, Argentina announced that it would not service its foreign debt, triggering the largest default in world financial history. This book explores Argentina's attempts to construct a stable democratic polity and a prosperous sustainable economy. There was promise of growth and industrial development but crises, mismanagement and unrealized potential associated with authoritarianism, populism and military coups, that culminated in thousands of 'disappearances' over a period of unparalleled state terror and violation of human rights prevented that from happening. Since then the country has sought to recapture the potential and promise of the past - and its place in the world, and escape from what appeared to be an interminable cycle of expansion, crises, conflict and institutional collapse. The Historical Dictionary of Argentina contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 800 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Argentina.