Murder and Violence in Modern Latin America

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Murder and Violence in Modern Latin America by Johnson, Eric A.; Salvatore, Ricardo; Spierenburg, Pieter, 9781118657355
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  • ISBN: 9781118657355 | 1118657357
  • Cover: Paperback
  • Copyright: 12/16/2013

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Written by leading scholars from the Americas and Europe, this is a thorough assessment of state-supported murder and violence in Latin America.

  • Examines the trajectory of murder and violence in the region over the past two centuries and elucidates theories and trends regarding violence since the end of colonial rule 
  • Covers topics such as “the disappeared,” the rise of drug cartels and narco-violence, physical violence against wives, the judging and sentencing of violent crimes, genocide, and state terrorism 
  • Explains and applies macro-level theories regarding the rise of civilization, state building, and violence to contemporary Latin America 
  • Demonstrates the complexity of an issue at the forefront of life and politics in the region today
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