Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent

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by Eduardo Galeano

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By Madera Edwards "profedwards" (NJ)

I am so glad Galeano's text is getting a lot of press over a decade after reading it in my Masters program. This is an eye-opening book, as germane for the pre-Bush era as it is in the post-Bush era. A must read for those in support of reshaping the United States' relationship with her geographic neighbors.

Galeano's text, as accessible as it is academic, shows the implications of US and Western foreign policies in a historical context and according to most scholars these implications are thematic in the text of global history. There are many similar texts, but this was my favorite in a course on Latin America/US relations when I was getting my M.A. in US history.

His work only adds to a debate. It may open the eyes of some--it may make sense for others. And others may not agree. But this is the case for many histories and the diversity of academic prose.

Nonetheless, Open Veins is a must read for anyone interested in the Americas, historically, diplomatically, and economically.

An interesting choice of book for Hugo Chavez to give to the American President. The book is read on college campuses throughout the globe--it is an academic text, not a socialist "how to" guide by any means. A great gift and read for President Obama. And safe a fair choice by President Chavez...good breaking bread moment...

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