Under the Eagle 2nd Edition: United States Intervention in Central America and the Caribbean

By Jenny Pearce

The Caribbean basin is one of the most volatile areas of the world today. Since the last century the United States has maintained its supremacy in the region through direct and indirect military intervention, alliances with local oligarchies and economic domination. The poverty, repression and underdevelopment which characterize the region today are part of this legacy of American economic penetration and political influence. But these conditions have led to increasing social and political unrest which, for the first time, are threatening United States control over events in its own backyard. Under The Eagle 2nd Edition traces the history and motivations of United States policy in Central America and the Caribbean, from President Monroe to President Reagan, and assesses its impact on the impoverished people of the region. It concentrates in particular on events since the Cuban revolution and includes a special focus on EI Salvador and the United States' latest attempts to suppress the struggle for social justice and self-determination of those who live Under the Eagle.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0906156130
• ISBN13: 9780906156131
• Release Date: March 1982
• Publisher: Latin America Bureau (Lab)
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.9" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Through the eyes of omniscience - eagle eyes!

America is a great Country - right! There is no denying it, for 200 million people who live a rich and decent life. America is fantastic. There are not many countries in the World that can stand up to its wealth, power and its radicalism.'Under the Eagle' isn't an exercise in attacking America - it isn't about that! It shows you the reality behind American Foreign Policy. Jenny Pierce with acute accuracy explains that the Latin American Countries are rich but the people are quite poor. The reason behind thier exploitation is American greed, and control. America uses the wealth of the poor for its own people. It's a great examination of American Politcs and gives you an alternative viewpoint and perspective to what you may learn from American run media and mncs from day to day.I reccomend this book to all, to all people no matter who you are, all people should buy this book.By the way, I believe it was once banned and now it's out of print. America doesn't like criticism - does it.Hope this is enough information for you all.