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Progress in the Democratic Revolution in Latin America: Country Assessments–1987

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

Thomas D. Anderson*
Affiliation:
Bowling Green State University

Extract

The Amount of Freedom enjoyed by individuals varies widely in countries around the world. In the Americas it is a matter of particular concern because of a common history of colonialism. This concern is complicated by ideological and scholarly disagreements about just what constitutes freedom. Such impediments notwithstanding, the subject holds broad public interest and frequently is the basis for comparing governments although not always in an informed manner.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © University of Miami 1987

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