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The Time of the Generals
Latin American Professional Militarism in World Perspective
- 340 pages
- English
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eBook - ePub
The Time of the Generals
Latin American Professional Militarism in World Perspective
About this book
The quarter century from 1964 to 1989 was the "time of the generals, " the most clearly defined era of military rule and influence in the history of Latin America. The effects of this rule were most evident in Argentina, Brazil, Peru, and Chile, where French- and German-style military professionalism developed into professional militarism. Frederick M. Nunn shows that the mentality of Latin American generals is typical of a worldwide military ethos but that its application is unique in the context of individual countries. In detailing the pervasiveness of this ethos worldwide, Nunn enables a better understanding of the willingness of Latin American military leaders to intervene in government, and of their activities once in power.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1. Changing Times: Confronting a New World Paradigm
- 2. Sociocultural Change: Reconciling Tradition, New Ideas, and the Generation Gap
- 3. Steadfast Officers: Maintaining Basic Attributes, Vocation, the Social Role, and the “Gift”
- 4. Steadfast Soldiers: Adapting Purest Images and Nations in Arms to Harsh Reality
- 5. Politics and Ideologies: Struggling with Military Separateness and Civilian Primacy
- 6. Faith, Wisdom, and Nationalism: Confusing Each with Professionalism
- 7. Professional Militarism Manifest and Latent: Hearing Different Drummers, Going Separate Ways
- 8. “Invertebrate America”: Contemplating the Future in Times of Change
- Postscript
- Bibliographical Notes
- Index
- Back Cover