Auteur: Forrest D. Colburn

After decades of ideological struggle, much of it in the service of an elusive socialist ideal, Latin America has embraced liberalism–democracy and unfettered markets. But liberalism has triumphed m …

Peasant rebellions are uncommon. ‘Everyday Forms of Peasant Resistance’ explores peasants” foot dragging, feigned ingorance, false compliance, manipulation, flight, slander, theft, arson, sabotage, …

Peasant rebellions are uncommon. ‘Everyday Forms of Peasant Resistance’ explores peasants” foot dragging, feigned ingorance, false compliance, manipulation, flight, slander, theft, arson, sabotage, …

This book investigates studies on colonialism and anti-colonialism from Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. The author begins by recounting the deleterious impact of colonialism and the …

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 …

Revolutions have often occurred in poor countries. Although triumphant revolutionaries may lack the resources to assume complete responsibility for their country’s economy, they do tend to nationaliz …