1973

"Carefully researched study of the economic impact of the Chilean occupation of Lima during the War of the Pacific. Looks at banking and the roles of emerging Spanish and Chinese merchants. Concludes that the economic 'ruin' of Lima by the end of the occupation was nearly complete. Suggests that the economic issues of the Chilean occupation were so profound that they played a significant role in delaying the final settlement of the War of the Pacific claims until 1929"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.

"Very good work of 20th century social history draws on photographs, life histories, and documents to analyze patterns of gender differentiation and work on large rural farms"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

"A primary goal of the Aylwin presidency has been achievement of growth with equity. Chile, as well as most of Latin America, has experienced high levels of poverty and welfare inequality for as long as statistical information is available. This volume contains the best survey data (1990) demonstrating the redistributive impact of public expenditures between 1987-90. It also identifies the poor, their incomes, and other features, and proposes detailed anti-poverty programs. Includes an introduction by Sergio Molina Silva, Minister of Planning and Cooperation, who has spearheaded the...

Compilación de ensayos compuesto por cinco capítulos. Algunos de estos ensayos ya habían sido esbozados en los distintos artículos que Edwards publicaba en diarios de Europa y Estados Unidos, tales como La Vanguardia, de Barcelona, el Washington Post; el suplemento literario del Times; Le monde de París y el Cambio 16 de Madrid. Según Enrique Lafourcade, con la publicación de este libro, Edwards se estableció solidamente en el territorio del memorialista: "Edwards examina un amplio espectro histórico, salta de la política internacional a la nacional. Allende y Neruda aparecen...