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A Country Study: Colombia
Library of Congress Call Number
F2258 .C64 1990
Colombia
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Preface
Country Profile
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Geography
Society
Economy
Transportation and Communications
Government and Politics
National Security
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Historical Setting
(Karen M. Sturges-Vera)
The Spanish Conquest
The Pre-Columbian Era
Exploration and Conquest
Colonial Society, 1550-1810
Colonial Administration
The Colonial Economy
The Colonial Church
Developments Leading to Independence
The Founding of the Nation, 1810-1903
The Independence Movement
Gran Colombia
New Granada
Consolidation of Political Divisions
The Federalists
The Nationalists
The Period of Reconciliation, 1903-30
The Reyes Presidency
Economic and Social Change
The Reformist Period, 1930-45
Collapse of the Democratic System, 1946-58
La Violencia
The Rojas Pinilla Dictatorship
The National Front, 1958-74
Instituting the Coalition Government
Opposition to the National Front
Dismantling the Coalition Apparatus
The Post-National Front Period, 1974-82
The Erosion of Partisan Affiliations
The Liberal Tenure
Chapter 2 - The Society and Its Environment
(Bruce Michael Bagley)
Physical Setting
Geographic Regions
Andean Highlands
Caribbean Lowlands
Pacific Lowlands
Eastern Colombia
Climate
Population and Urbanization
Population Trends
Urbanization, Migration, and Immigration
Race and Ethnicity
Historical Development
Contemporary Trends
Social Class
Upper Class
Middle Class
The Lower Class and the Masses
Family Life
Income Distribution
Rural Wages
Urban Wages
Health and Welfare
General Indicators of Health
The Politics of Health: Priorities, Institutions, and Public Policy
National Health Care System
Social Security
Religion
The Church in Society
Trends Within the Church since the 1940s
Education
Historical Background
Administration and Finance
Primary Education
Secondary and University Education
Resource Allocation
Drugs and Society
Chapter 3 - The Economy
(J.F. Hornbeck)
Growth and Structure of the Economy
Macro-Economic Trends
Economic Growth
Inflation and Unemployment
The Labor Movement
Role of the Government in the Economy
Fiscal and Monetary Policy
Parastatal Management
Agriculture
Crops
Livestock
Forestry and Fishing
Mining and Energy
Coal
Petroleum
Industry
Services
Banking
Tourism
Utilities
Transportation and Communications
Foreign Economic Relations
Foreign Trade
Direction of Trade
Balance of Payments
Foreign Debt
Chapter 4 - Government and Politics
(Rex A. Hudson)
The Governmental System
Constitutional Development
The Executive
The Legislature
The Judiciary
Public Administration
Local Government
The Electoral System
Political Dynamics
Traditional Parties
Factionalism
Minor Third Parties
Post-National Front Political Developments
Interest Groups
The Military
The Church
Economic Associations
Labor Unions
Students
News Media
Foreign Relations
Relations with the United States
Relations with Latin America
Relations with World Organizations
Relations with Communist Countries
Relations with Other Nations
Foreign Policy Decision Making
Chapter 5 - National Security
(Phyllis Greene Walker)
Background and Traditions of the Armed Forces
Historical Background
The Development of the Modern Armed Forces
Professionalization Efforts
The Leticia Conflict
The Establishment of United States Military Ties
The Legacy of La Violencia
Civic Action, Counterinsurgency, and Internal Security
Foreign Military Influence
Geopolitical Interests
Isla de San Andrés and Isla de Providencia
The Golfo de Venezuela and Islas Los Monjes
The Political Role of the Armed Forces
Constitutional Provisions and Treaty Obligations
Constitutional Authority and the Legal Basis of the Armed Forces
Treaty Obligations
The Organization of the Armed Forces
The Command Structure
Operational Command, Deployment, and Equipment
The National Army
The National Navy
The Colombian Air Force
Military Expenditures
Conscription and Military Service
The Military Education System
Uniforms, Ranks, and Insignia
The National Police and Law Enforcement Authorities
Internal Security Problems
Guerrilla and Terrorist Groups
The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
The 19th of April Movement
The National Liberation Army
The Popular Liberation Army
Narcotics Control and Interdiction
Crime and Punishment
Crime and Political Violence
The Penal System
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