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Focusing on U.S. policy toward the Panama Canal from 1903 to 1979, the book explores five critical themes: the Canal's strategic defense, its autocratic governance, a segregated labor force, commercial exploitation of Panama, and U.S. political intervention. Utilizing previously underutilized sources from government agencies and key historical figures, it offers a detailed analysis of the complex relationship between the U.S. and Panama, shedding light on the broader implications of American actions in the region.
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Prize Possession, John Major
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Prize Possession
- Subtitle
- The United States Government and the Panama Canal 1903 1979
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Major
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 456
- ISBN13
- 9780521521260
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Focusing on U.S. policy toward the Panama Canal from 1903 to 1979, the book explores five critical themes: the Canal's strategic defense, its autocratic governance, a segregated labor force, commercial exploitation of Panama, and U.S. political intervention. Utilizing previously underutilized sources from government agencies and key historical figures, it offers a detailed analysis of the complex relationship between the U.S. and Panama, shedding light on the broader implications of American actions in the region.