Ecuador : a country study /

Ecuador : a country study /

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Bibliographic Details
Edition:3rd ed.
Imprint:[Washington, D.C.] : Federal Research Division, Library of Congress, 1991.
Description:1 online resource (xxv, 306 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Language:English
Series:Area handbook series, 1057-5294
DA pam ; 550-52
Area handbook series.
DA pam ; 550-52.
Subject:
Ecuador.
Ecuador.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource U.S. Federal Government Document Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8834968
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Other uniform titles:Area handbook for Ecuador.
Other authors / contributors:Hanratty, Dennis Michael, 1950-
Library of Congress. Federal Research Division.
ISBN:0844407305
9780844407302
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-282) and index.
Restrictions unspecified
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Print version record.
Other form:Print version: Ecuador. 3rd ed. [Washington, D.C.] : Federal Research Division, Library of Congress, 1991
GPO item no.:0327-J
0327-J (online)
Govt.docs classification:D 101.22:550-52/991
Table of Contents:
  • 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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