Grand Valley State University

Chile, a country study, Federal Research Division, Library of Congress ; edited by Rex A. Hudson

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 381-417) and index

Chile

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Federal Research Division, Library of Congress ; edited by Rex A. Hudson

"Compendium of Chile's history, social conditions, economic trends, and education written by knowledgeable scholars. Indicated as a basic reading source for academics, military, and travellers. Good bibliography"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57., http://www.loc.gov/hlas

Area handbook series,, 1057-5294DA pam, 550-77

a country study

Pre-Columbian civilizations -- Conquest and colonization, 1535-1810 -- Wars of independence, 1810-18 -- Civil wars, 1818-30 -- Aristocratic republicanism, 1830-91 -- Parliamentary republic, 1891-1925 -- Military interventions, 1925-32 -- Mass democracy, 1932-73 -- Military rule, 1973-90 -- Geography -- The people -- Urban areas -- Rural areas -- The labor force and income levels -- Social organizations and associations -- Welfare institutions and social programs -- Education -- Religion and churches -- Attitudes toward family and gender -- Whither Chile? -- Evolution of the economy -- The current structure of the economy -- Income, labor unions, and the pension system -- Macroeconomic policy, inflation, and the balance of payments -- The future of the economy -- Constitutional history -- The state and government institutions in Chile -- Parties and the electoral system -- The 1993 presidential election -- The church, business, labor, and the media -- Foreign relations -- Future challenges of democratic consolidation -- Military tradition and the evolution of the armed forces -- Mission and organization of the armed forces -- Manpower and training -- Foreign sources of matériel -- The defense industry -- The security forces -- Public order and internal security -- National security outlook