Historical dictionary of the "dirty wars" / David Kohut, Olga Vilella.

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Kohut, David R., 1953- [Browse]
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Book
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English
Εdition
2nd ed.
Published/​Created
Lanham : Scarecrow Press, 2010.
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xlv, 405 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm.

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    Unlike a conventional war waged against a standing army, a "dirty war" is waged against individuals, groups, or ideas considered subversive. Originally associated with Argentina's military regime from 1976-1983, the term has since been applied to neighboring dictatorships during the period. Indeed, it has become a byword for state-sponsored repression anywhere in the world. The first edition of this reference illustrated the concept by describing the regimes of Argentina, Chile (1973-1990), and Uruguay (1973-1985), which tortured, murdered, and disappeared thousands of people in the name of anticommunism while thousands more were driven into exile. The second edition expands the scope to include Bolivia (1971-1982), Brazil (1964-1985), and Paraguay (1954-1989). Includes a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and over 400 cross-referenced dictionary entries on the countries; guerrilla and political movements; prominent guerrilla, human-rights, military, and political figures; local, regional, and international human-rights organizations; and artistic figures (filmmakers, novelists, and playwrights) whose works attempt to represent or resist the period of repression.--Publisher.
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    • 9780810858398 ((cloth ; : alk. paper))
    • 0810858398 ((cloth ; : alk. paper))
    LCCN
    2009036403
    OCLC
    435711494
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    • R6834537
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