Ecuador a country study /
| Other Authors: | Hanratty, Dennis Michael, 1950-, Weil, Thomas E., Library of Congress. Federal Research Division. |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Washington, D.C. :
Federal Research Division, Library of Congress : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., G.P.O.,
1991.
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| Physical Description: |
xxv, 306 pages : illustrations, maps (1 folded) ; 24 cm. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site and the Internet Archive Web site. |
| Edition: | 3rd ed. |
| Series: |
Area handbook series.
DA pam ; 550-52. |
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| Online Access: |
http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gdc/cntrystd.ec http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gdc/scd0001.00205667829 http://www.loc.gov/resource/frdcstdy.ecuadorcountryst00hanr_0 http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS40272 http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/ectoc.html |
| Item Description: |
"Research completed December 1989." Supercedes the 1973 ed. of Area handbook for Ecuador, coauthored by Thomas E. Weil [and others]. Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-282) and index. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site and the Internet Archive Web site. Pre-Hispanic era -- Discovery and conquest -- Spanish colonial era -- The struggle for independence -- The first century of the republic. Initial confusion, 1830-60 ; The era of conservatism, 1860-95 ; The rule of the liberals, 1895-1925 ; Reform, chaos, and debacle, 1925-44 -- The postwar era. Constitutional rule, 1948-60 ; Instability and military dominance, 1960-72 ; Direct military rule, 1972-79 ; Return to democratic rule, 1979-84 -- Geography. Natural regions ; Drainage ; Climate -- Population -- Migration and urbanization -- Social classes. Elite ; Middle class ; Peasants ; Workers -- Ethnic groups. Whites and mestizos ; Blacks ; Sierra Indians ; Oriente Indians -- Family and kin -- Religion -- Social welfare. Education ; Health and social security -- Growth and structure of the economy -- Recent economic performance -- Role of government. Fiscal policies ; Monetary and exchange policies ; Government budget process -- Human resources and income. Composition of labor force ; Employment indicators and benefits ; Organized labor -- Agriculture. Land use and tenure ; Crops ; Livestock and poultry ; Fishing ; Forestry -- Natural resources and energy. Petroleum and natural gas ; Mining and minerals ; Electric power -- Manufacturing -- Services. Financial system ; Tourism ; Communications ; Transportation -- External sector. External debt ; Trade and balance of payments -- Constitutional background -- Governmental structure. The executive ; The legislature ; The judiciary ; Public administration ; The electoral process -- Political dynamics. Political parties ; Political forces and interest groups ; The media -- Foreign relations. The United States ; Other nations and international organizations -- Military heritage -- Strategic perspective -- Involvement in politics and government -- Armed forces. Army ; Navy ; Air Force ; Military justice ; Ranks, insignia, and uniforms -- Recruitment and conditions of service -- Defense budget -- Civil defense -- Civil actions -- Foreign influence. Military relations with the United States ; Equipment sources -- Internal security. Police ; The administration of justice ; The penal system. |
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| Physical Description: |
xxv, 306 pages : illustrations, maps (1 folded) ; 24 cm. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site and the Internet Archive Web site. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-282) and index. |
| ISBN: |
0844407305 9780844407302 |
| ISSN: |
1057-5294. |