Paul Sigmund, who has studied Chile for more than a decade, and lived and taught there, offers an exhaustive, balanced analysis of the overthrow of Salvador Allende, and why it occurred. Sigmund examines the Allende government, the Frei government that preceeded it, the coup that ended it, and the Pinochet government that succeeded it. He also views the roles of various Chilean political and interest groups, the CIA, and U.S. corporations.

About the Author
Paul E. Sigmund is professor of politics at Princeton University.

Reviews
Sigmund's book is a convincing vindication of contemporary history as an exercise. It is an admirably serious account, interweaving narrative and analysis, which could safely be recommended to that far from mythical creature, the intelligent general reader with no great knowledge of Chile and no special acquaintance with left-wing debate."" - Journal of Latin American Studies



Book Information
ISBN 9780822952879
Author Paul E. Sigmund
Format Paperback
Page Count 344
Imprint University of Pittsburgh Press
Publisher University of Pittsburgh Press
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 20mm