The United States and the Struggle for Development: Birth Control in Chile, 1960-1970
Abstract
Under the American (United States) paradigm of modernization and development -and within the context of the Cold War- birth control programs were adapted to Chilean realities during the 1960’s. These programs not only sought to diminish the high rates of infant and maternal mortality, but they also responded to the American project for hemispherical security, designed to contain potential popular revolutions in Third World countries.Downloads
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