David W. Dent is professor emeritus of political science and Latin American Studies at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland. He is the author of over 100 articles, essays, and chapters on Latin American politics and inter-American relations. He was instrumental in founding the Model Organization of American States (MOAS) in 1980 and prepared university students to participate in the MOAS for twenty years.Larman C. Wilson is professor emeritus of international relations at American University, Washington, D.C. He was awarded fellowships at The Hague Academy's Centre for Studies and Research in International Law and International Relations (1974) and the OAS's Inter-American Juridical Committee's Course on International Law (1976).

Since the Internet has changed the face of reference, many ready-reference resources have evolved and adapted. This historical dictionary, now in its second edition, is one such reference source that includes more contextual information to help users find their way in the information universe. Inter-American organizations can be tricky for students to research, given the difficulty of identifying them and finding sufficient resources on individual entities. Dent and Wilson provide students with the background they need in order to research effectively. The introduction discusses definitions of inter-American organizations to lay the foundation for the scope of the resource. Discussions of the form, function, and history of inter-American organizations are clear and concise, with illustrative examples. The entries provide brief but detailed overviews, along with cross-references. Appendixes provide information on leaders, memberships, conferences, and more. The bibliography is well researched and includes both classic and current references for further research. . . .The overall coverage gives readers enough basic information and suggested resources to start a successful research project. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates; general readers.

David W. Dent is professor emeritus of political science and Latin American Studies at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland. He is the author of over 100 articles, essays, and chapters on Latin American politics and inter-American relations. He was instrumental in founding the Model Organization of American States (MOAS) in 1980 and prepared university students to participate in the MOAS for twenty years.Larman C. Wilson is professor emeritus of international relations at American University, Washington, D.C. He was awarded fellowships at The Hague Academy's Centre for Studies and Research in International Law and International Relations (1974) and the OAS's Inter-American Juridical Committee's Course on International Law (1976).

Since the Internet has changed the face of reference, many ready-reference resources have evolved and adapted. This historical dictionary, now in its second edition, is one such reference source that includes more contextual information to help users find their way in the information universe. Inter-American organizations can be tricky for students to research, given the difficulty of identifying them and finding sufficient resources on individual entities. Dent and Wilson provide students with the background they need in order to research effectively. The introduction discusses definitions of inter-American organizations to lay the foundation for the scope of the resource. Discussions of the form, function, and history of inter-American organizations are clear and concise, with illustrative examples. The entries provide brief but detailed overviews, along with cross-references. Appendixes provide information on leaders, memberships, conferences, and more. The bibliography is well researched and includes both classic and current references for further research. . . .The overall coverage gives readers enough basic information and suggested resources to start a successful research project. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates; general readers.

David W. Dent is professor emeritus of political science and Latin American Studies at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland. He is the author of over 100 articles, essays, and chapters on Latin American politics and inter-American relations. He was instrumental in founding the Model Organization of American States (MOAS) in 1980 and prepared university students to participate in the MOAS for twenty years.Larman C. Wilson is professor emeritus of international relations at American University, Washington, D.C. He was awarded fellowships at The Hague Academy's Centre for Studies and Research in International Law and International Relations (1974) and the OAS's Inter-American Juridical Committee's Course on International Law (1976).

Since the Internet has changed the face of reference, many ready-reference resources have evolved and adapted. This historical dictionary, now in its second edition, is one such reference source that includes more contextual information to help users find their way in the information universe. Inter-American organizations can be tricky for students to research, given the difficulty of identifying them and finding sufficient resources on individual entities. Dent and Wilson provide students with the background they need in order to research effectively. The introduction discusses definitions of inter-American organizations to lay the foundation for the scope of the resource. Discussions of the form, function, and history of inter-American organizations are clear and concise, with illustrative examples. The entries provide brief but detailed overviews, along with cross-references. Appendixes provide information on leaders, memberships, conferences, and more. The bibliography is well researched and includes both classic and current references for further research. . . .The overall coverage gives readers enough basic information and suggested resources to start a successful research project. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower- and upper-level undergraduates; general readers.