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Drug War Mexico

Politics, Neoliberalism and Violence in the New Narcoeconomy

by Peter Watt, Roberto Zepeda ...

Mexico is a country in crisis. Capitalizing on weakened public institutions, widespread unemployment, a state of lawlessness and the strengthening of links between Mexican and Colombian drug cartels, narcotrafficking in the country has flourished during the post-1982 neoliberal era. In fact, it has become one of Mexico's biggest source of revenue, as well as its most violent, with over 12,000 drug ... Read more

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Mexico is a country in crisis. Capitalizing on weakened public institutions, widespread unemployment, a state of lawlessness and the strengthening of links between Mexican and Colombian drug cartels, narcotrafficking in the country has flourished during the post-1982 neoliberal era. In fact, it has become one of Mexico's biggest source of revenue, as well as its most violent, with over 12,000 drug
... Read more
The Decline of Labor Unions in Mexico during the Neoliberal Period

by Roberto Zepeda ...

Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
This book examines the most significant factors accounting for the decline of union density during the neoliberal period, focusing on the case of Mexico. Union density, which reflects the representation of labor unions in the employed labor force, is one of the main indicators of union strength. The relation of organized labor with the state and the political system are also considered. The ... Read more

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This book examines the most significant factors accounting for the decline of union density during the neoliberal period, focusing on the case of Mexico. Union density, which reflects the representation of labor unions in the employed labor force, is one of the main indicators of union strength. The relation of organized labor with the state and the political system are also considered. The
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Corruption in the Americas

by Adriana Beltrán, Marten Brienen, Fernando Cepeda Ulloa, Roberto Zepeda, Jonathan D. Rosen, Bradford R. McGuinn, Michael Jerome Wolff, Hanna Samir Kassab, Cynthia McClintock0 ...

For some states in Latin America, corruption is not simply an industry, but rather it is part of the political system. This collection studies the nature of corruption and its recent trends through expert contributions from scholars from the region who have diverse scholarly backgrounds, theoretical orientations, and methodologies. Through case studies of countries throughout the Americas, the ... Read more

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For some states in Latin America, corruption is not simply an industry, but rather it is part of the political system. This collection studies the nature of corruption and its recent trends through expert contributions from scholars from the region who have diverse scholarly backgrounds, theoretical orientations, and methodologies. Through case studies of countries throughout the Americas, the
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The Criminalization of States

The Relationship between States and Organized Crime

by Bruce Bagley, Jorge Chabat, Sigrid Arzt, Adriana Beltrán, Nashira Chávez, Nathan Jones, Pryanka Peñafiel, John Polga-Hecimovich, David Rocha0, Fernando Cepeda Ulloa1, Mark Ungar2, Roberto Zepeda3, Jonathan D. Rosen5, Marten W. Brienen6, Sebastián Antonino Cutrona7, Amanda M. Gurecki8, Victor J. Hinojosa9, Christine J. Wade0, Michael Jerome Wolff1, Adam Isacson2 ...

Series series Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century
This volume examines the relationship between states and organized crime. It seeks to add to the theoretical literature for analyzing the criminalization of the state. The volume also explores the nature of organized crime in countries throughout the Americas from Central America to the Southern Cone. ... Read more

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This volume examines the relationship between states and organized crime. It seeks to add to the theoretical literature for analyzing the criminalization of the state. The volume also explores the nature of organized crime in countries throughout the Americas from Central America to the Southern Cone.
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Fragile States in the Americas

by Jonathan D. Rosen, Emily D. Bello-Pardo, Adriana Beltrán, Marten Brienen, Lucía Dammert, Jean-Claude Garcia-Zamor, Eric Golnick, Adam Iscacson, Mark Kirton, Paul Rexton Kan0, Bradford R. McGuinn1, Randy Pestana2, Christa L. Remington3, John Twichell4, Dianne Williams5, Christine Zaino6, Roberto Zepeda Martínez7, Marlon Anatol8, Ted Galen Carpenter9, Hanna Samir Kassab0 ...

Series series Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century
The Americas face many security challenges, including drug trafficking, organized crime, guerrilla movements, terrorism, and environmental challenges. Experts have long debated whether some countries in the region can be classified as failed states. While various states in the Americas have been labeled as failed states, calling a country a failed state is quite controversial and requires a ... Read more

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The Americas face many security challenges, including drug trafficking, organized crime, guerrilla movements, terrorism, and environmental challenges. Experts have long debated whether some countries in the region can be classified as failed states. While various states in the Americas have been labeled as failed states, calling a country a failed state is quite controversial and requires a
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The Obama Doctrine in the Americas

by Jonathan D. Rosen, María Belén Ahumada, Khatchik DerGhougassian, Ralph H. Espach, Eduardo A. Gamarra, Jean-Claude Garcia-Zamor, Victor J. Hinojosa, Athanasios Hristoulas, Maria Ilcheva, Barnett S. Koven0, Bradford R. McGuinn1, Dario Moreno2, Orlando J. Pérez3, Christa L. Remington4, Oliver Santín Peña5, Dianne Williams6, Roberto Zepeda Martínez7, Hanna Samir Kassab9, Ted Galen Carpenter0, Cynthia McClintock1 ...

Series series Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century
This volume examines the foreign policy transition from George W. Bush to Barack H. Obama in relation to the countries of the Americas. In this work, contributors consider the major defining features of their respective policies in dealing with security-related issues. Specifically, they examine whether major differences or continuities truly exist between the foreign policies of Bush and Obama, ... Read more

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This volume examines the foreign policy transition from George W. Bush to Barack H. Obama in relation to the countries of the Americas. In this work, contributors consider the major defining features of their respective policies in dealing with security-related issues. Specifically, they examine whether major differences or continuities truly exist between the foreign policies of Bush and Obama,
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Cooperation and Drug Policies in the Americas

Trends in the Twenty-First Century

by Roberto Zepeda, Lilian Bobea, Jonathan D. Rosen, Peter Watt, Astrid Arrarás, Randy Pestana, Christa L. Remington, Mark Kirton, Barnett S. Koven0, Emily D. Bello-Pardo1, Brian Fonseca2, Jean-Claude Garcia-Zamor3, Marlon Anatol4, Ted Galen Carpenter5, Betty Horwitz6, Cynthia McClintock7, Coletta A. Youngers8 ...

Series series Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century
This volume examines drug policies and the role of cooperation in the Americas. Many current and former politicians have discussed the failures of the war on drugs and the need for alternative approaches. Uruguay as well as Colorado and Washington have legalized marijuana. The Organization of American states produced a report in 2013 which discussed alternative policy options to the drug war. This ... Read more

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This volume examines drug policies and the role of cooperation in the Americas. Many current and former politicians have discussed the failures of the war on drugs and the need for alternative approaches. Uruguay as well as Colorado and Washington have legalized marijuana. The Organization of American states produced a report in 2013 which discussed alternative policy options to the drug war. This
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Reconceptualizing Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century

by Bruce M. Bagley, Jonathan D. Rosen, Jorge Chabat, Sebastían Antonio Cutrona, R. Evan Ellis, Juan Carlos Garzón Vergara, Joseph M. Humire, Barnett S. Koven, Alberto Lozano-Vázquez0, Bradford R. McGuinn1, Rémi Piet2, Sherri L. Porcelain3, Daniel Suman4, Lilian Yaffe5, Roberto Zepeda Martínez6, Adam Isacson7, Hanna Samir Kassab8, Cynthia McClintock0 ...

Series series Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century
Reconceptualizing Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century illustrates the various security concerns in the Americas in the twenty-first century. It presents the work of a number of prolific scholars and analysts in the region. The book offers new theoretical and analytical perspectives.Within the Americas, we find a number of important issues security issues. Most important are the ... Read more

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Reconceptualizing Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century illustrates the various security concerns in the Americas in the twenty-first century. It presents the work of a number of prolific scholars and analysts in the region. The book offers new theoretical and analytical perspectives.Within the Americas, we find a number of important issues security issues. Most important are the
... Read more
Prisons in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century

A Human Dumping Ground

by Jonathan D. Rosen, Marten W. Brienen, Astrid Arrarás, Emily D. Bello-Pardo, Adrián Bonilla, Nashira Chávez, Sebastián A. Cutrona, Lucía Dammert, Manuel Dammert Guardia0, Khatchik DerGhougassian1, Brian Fonseca2, Jean-Claude Garcia-Zamor3, Pamela Pamelá4, Susan Phillips5, Christa L. Remington6, Marcelo Rocha e Silva Zorovich7, Tamara Rice Lave8, Randy Seepersad9, Dianne Williams0, Roberto Zepeda Martínez1, W. Andy Knight2 ...

Series series Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century
This volume on penitentiary systems in the Americas offers a long-overdue look at the prisons that exist at the forefront of the ongoing struggle against drugs and violence throughout North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. From Haiti to Bolivia, the authors examine the conditions in these systems, and allow several common themes to emerge, including the alarming prevalence of lengthy ... Read more

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This volume on penitentiary systems in the Americas offers a long-overdue look at the prisons that exist at the forefront of the ongoing struggle against drugs and violence throughout North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. From Haiti to Bolivia, the authors examine the conditions in these systems, and allow several common themes to emerge, including the alarming prevalence of lengthy
... Read more
Violence in the Americas

by Sebastián A. Cutrona, Thiago Rodrigues, Mariana Kalil, Acácio Augusto, Marten Brienen, Barnett S. Koven, Victor J. Hinojosa, Bradford R. McGuinn, Adriana Beltrán, Roberto Zepeda, Christa L. Remington, R. Evan Ellis, Eric L. Golnick, Cynthia McClintock ...

Series series Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century
Many countries throughout Latin America have experienced high levels of corruption, drug trafficking, and violence, which has created elements of fragility. The book is comprises case studies that explore the nature of violence in countries throughout the region. Moreover, it seeks to address some of the ways in which governments have sought to address violence. The cases examined in this volume ... Read more

$38.09 USD

Many countries throughout Latin America have experienced high levels of corruption, drug trafficking, and violence, which has created elements of fragility. The book is comprises case studies that explore the nature of violence in countries throughout the region. Moreover, it seeks to address some of the ways in which governments have sought to address violence. The cases examined in this volume
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Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking, and Violence in Mexico

The Transition from Felipe Calderón to Enrique Peña Nieto

by Jonathan D. Rosen, Roberto Zepeda ...

Series series Security in the Americas in the Twenty-First Century
Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking, and Violence in Mexico: The Transition from Felipe Calderón to Enrique Peña Nieto examines the major trends in organized crime and drug trafficking in Mexico. The book provides an exhaustive analysis of drug-related violence in the country. This work highlights the transition from the Felipe Calderón administration to the Enrique Peña Nieto government, focusing ... Read more

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Organized Crime, Drug Trafficking, and Violence in Mexico: The Transition from Felipe Calderón to Enrique Peña Nieto examines the major trends in organized crime and drug trafficking in Mexico. The book provides an exhaustive analysis of drug-related violence in the country. This work highlights the transition from the Felipe Calderón administration to the Enrique Peña Nieto government, focusing
... Read more

The Stone Dragon

by Peter Watt ...

It is the turn of the 20th century - an era of tumultuous change. What is it that draws Tung Chi, a former Shaolin priest in the service of the Chinese emperor, to the Australian colony of Queensland?This mystery ensnares local businessman John Wong, who fears for his daughter, living across the world in Peking at a time when a revolutionary force known as the Boxers is on the rise. Together Tung ... Read more

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It is the turn of the 20th century - an era of tumultuous change. What is it that draws Tung Chi, a former Shaolin priest in the service of the Chinese emperor, to the Australian colony of Queensland?This mystery ensnares local businessman John Wong, who fears for his daughter, living across the world in Peking at a time when a revolutionary force known as the Boxers is on the rise. Together Tung
... Read more

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