How Long to Read The Fate of Freedom Elsewhere

How Long Does it Take to Read The Fate of Freedom Elsewhere?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 36 minutes to read The Fate of Freedom Elsewhere by William Michael Schmidli

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

During the first quarter-century of the Cold War, upholding human rights was rarely a priority in U.S. policy toward Latin America. Seeking to protect U.S. national security, American policymakers quietly cultivated relations with politically ambitious Latin American militaries—a strategy clearly evident in the Ford administration’s tacit support of state-sanctioned terror in Argentina following the 1976 military coup d’état. By the mid-1970s, however, the blossoming human rights movement in the United States posed a serious threat to the maintenance of close U.S. ties to anticommunist, right-wing military regimes. The competition between cold warriors and human rights advocates culminated in a fierce struggle to define U.S. policy during the Jimmy Carter presidency. In The Fate of Freedom Elsewhere, William Michael Schmidli argues that Argentina emerged as the defining test case of Carter’s promise to bring human rights to the center of his administration’s foreign policy. Entering the Oval Office at the height of the kidnapping, torture, and murder of tens of thousands of Argentines by the military government, Carter set out to dramatically shift U.S. policy from subtle support to public condemnation of human rights violation. But could the administration elicit human rights improvements in the face of a zealous military dictatorship, rising Cold War tension, and domestic political opposition? By grappling with the disparate actors engaged in the struggle over human rights, including civil rights activists, second-wave feminists, chicano/a activists, religious progressives, members of the New Right, conservative cold warriors, and business leaders, Schmidli utilizes unique interviews with U.S. and Argentine actors as well as newly declassified archives to offer a telling analysis of the rise, efficacy, and limits of human rights in shaping U.S. foreign policy in the Cold War.

How long is The Fate of Freedom Elsewhere?

The Fate of Freedom Elsewhere by William Michael Schmidli is 273 pages long, and a total of 69,069 words.

This makes it 92% the length of the average book. It also has 84% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Fate of Freedom Elsewhere Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 17 minutes to read The Fate of Freedom Elsewhere aloud.

What Reading Level is The Fate of Freedom Elsewhere?

The Fate of Freedom Elsewhere is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Fate of Freedom Elsewhere?

The Fate of Freedom Elsewhere by William Michael Schmidli is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy The Fate of Freedom Elsewhere by William Michael Schmidli on Amazon click the button below.