| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 263 pages) |
| Series |
Latin American studies |
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Latin American studies (Routledge (Firm))
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| Contents |
From hope to despair : Uruguay in the twentieth century -- Revolution in Uruguay : an introduction to leftist politics, 1967-73 -- Reorientation abroad : Uruguayan exiles and transnational politics, 1973-76 -- Worldwide fragmentation : transnational human rights and national politics, 1976-80 -- Returning to Uruguay : from transnational human rights to transitional politics, 1981-84 |
| Summary |
This book takes an innovative look at international relations. Focusing on the worldwide campaign against abuses by the right-wing authoritarian regime in Uruguay (1973-1984), it explores how norms and ideas interact with political interests, both global and domestic. It examines joint actions by differently-motivated actors such as the leftist activists who had to flee Uruguay in these years, the Organization of American States, The United Nations, Amnesty International, and the United States. It traces language and procedures for making their claims. The chief goal, however, is to peruse the |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-257) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Human rights advocacy -- Uruguay
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Human rights workers -- Uruguay
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Human rights -- Uruguay -- International cooperation
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Exiles -- Political activity -- Uruguay
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Civil Rights.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Human Rights.
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Exiles -- Political activity
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Human rights advocacy
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Human rights -- International cooperation
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Human rights workers
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Politics and government
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Bürgerrechtsbewegung
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| SUBJECT |
Uruguay -- Politics and government -- 1973-1985. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85141507
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| Subject |
Uruguay
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Uruguay
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781135499365 |
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1135499365 |
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1299868940 |
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9781299868946 |
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9780203959572 |
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0203959574 |
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