Isbn: 9781334801389 - puerto rico status plebiscite: joint hearing before the subcommittee on native american and insular affairs of the committee on resources and the ... relations, house of representatives, (3 risultati)

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex and contentious issue of Puerto Rico's political status, examining the historical context, political debates, and the 1993 plebiscite that sought to determine the island's future relationship with the United States. The author meticulously reconstructs the historical development of Puerto Rico's relationship with the United States, tracing its path from Spanish colony to American territory and exploring the evolving political landscape. The book sheds light on the nuanced perspectives of various political parties and civic organizations, including the Popular Democratic Party, the Puerto Rican Independence Party, and the New Progressive Party. It delves into the arguments for and against statehood, independence, and the existing commonwealth status, and explores the political and economic implications of each option. The book meticulously examines the promises and challenges associated with the commonwealth status, highlighting the conflicting interpretations of the 1993 plebiscite results. Ultimately, the author's insightful analysis of Puerto Rico's political status debate underscores the complexities of self-determination and the enduring struggle for political autonomy in the face of colonial legacies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…