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Latin America: Social Structure and Political Institutions examines the region's historical, social, and political evolution from the colonial era to the modern day. The book traces Latin America's unique trajectory, marked by its early colonial development, the delayed progress of its nation-states post-independence, and the complex interplay between social hierarchies and political structures. The colonial legacy of Iberian rule, characterized by rigid social stratification, concentrated land ownership, and economic dependency, laid a foundation that hindered post-independence progress. Even as independence movements in the 19th century fragmented the region into sovereign states, they failed to dismantle the entrenched colonial social fabric, delaying economic diversification and democratic governance.

The book further explores Latin America's tumultuous political history, highlighting cycles of dictatorship, revolution, and reform. The region's regimes, often modeled after U.S.-style presidential systems, evolved uniquely to address local challenges, balancing the need for centralized authority with efforts to uphold democratic principles. Economic potential, fueled by vast natural resources and growing populations, underscores the region's importance on the global stage. Despite setbacks, including political instability and social inequality, the text emphasizes Latin America's persistent quest for balanced development. It argues that the region's ongoing political experiments, blending elements of democratic and authoritarian governance, could offer valuable insights into the challenges of modern nation-building.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.