Description: Bitter Fruit: The Story of the American Coup in Guatemala, Revised and Expanded Product Description Product Description Bitter Fruit is a comprehensive and insightful account of the CIA operation to overthrow the democratically elected government of Jacobo Arbenz of Guatemala in 1954. First published in 1982, this book has become a classic, a textbook case of the relationship between the United States and the Third World. The authors make extensive use of U.S. government documents and interviews with former CIA and other officials. It is a warning of what happens when the United States abuses its power. Review “Schlesinger and Kinzer have done the greatest service to truth and justice by presenting the untold story of the CIA coup.” ― Carlos Fuentes “A special book. Impeccably researched and beautifully written, highlighting how much can still be learned from the 1950s experience. Perhaps some day history won't repeat itself.” ― Susan Eckstein, Boston University; Past President, Latin American Studies Association, Harvard University David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies “The reappearance of this small classic is most welcome and important. It helps us understand the disasters that misshaped U.S. and Central American relations after 1954, especially into the 1980s and 1990s.” ― Walter LaFeber, Cornell University “This work was and still is the most riveting account of the U.S. intervention in Guatemala in 1954, and is a testimony to the twisted logic of those immersed in a culture which sees all popular political movements as a threat whether in Guatemala or the rest of the world.” ― Jennifer Schirmer About the Author Stephen Schlesinger is Director of the World Policy Institute. Stephen Kinzer is a Senior Fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. John H. Coatsworth is Dean of the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and former Director of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies at Harvard University. Used Book in Good Condition About Us Payment Shipping Return We are here to provide you a high quality product at an excellent value. You are ensured to have a great buying experience, and we want thank you for shopping with us! We process all payments through PayPal. You may use all major credit cards within PayPal. For “Buy It Now” listings, your PayPal payment is due immediately at time of checkout. We provide FREE SHIPPING on all Ground Shipping Orders within the contiguous 48 states. We do our best to ship your order out within 1-2 business days. We can only ship to verified addresses. We do not ship internationally or to APO or FPO addresses. Extra shipping charges will be incurred on orders to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. We offer Hassle Free Returns! If you would like to return your item and you are within 30 days of the purchase, and it is still in its original condition, you can request a return label and return the item by contacting us through eBay messaging. Once the item has been received and verified, a refund will be issued through PayPal.
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Brand: Harvard University Press
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Edition: 2
Number of Pages: 374 Pages
Publication Name: Bitter Fruit : the Story of the American Coup in Guatemala, Revised and Expanded
Language: English
Publisher: Americas Society
Item Height: 0.9 in
Publication Year: 2005
Subject: United States / 20th Century, International Relations / General, Latin America / Central America, Latin America / General
Item Weight: 21.9 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Stephen Kinzer, Stephen Schlesinger
Item Length: 9 in
Subject Area: Political Science, History
Series: Series on Latin American Studies
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Perfect