{"product_id":"9788490074947","title":"The Federal State of Panama","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Federal State of Panama\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Federal State of Panama\u003c\/i\u003e, Justo Arosemena offers a foundational analysis of Panamanian identity and sovereignty. The reader will find a historical and political essay that outlines the cultural and strategic background of the nation, as well as the ideological foundations for a federal model of governance. This work, which had a decisive influence on the history of the isthmus, is an essential read for understanding the political thought that drove Panama's pursuit of autonomy in the 19th century, presenting a lucid vision of its economy, its geopolitical value, and its place within the Latin American context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this work, Justo Arosemena develops a solid argument for the necessity of a Federal State for Panama, which was part of New Granada at the time. The book is structured around several fundamental themes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt analyzes the historical and cultural precedents that shape Panamanian nationality, drawing on examples from classical antiquity to support his thesis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt examines the strategic and economic value of the isthmus, highlighting its geopolitical position on the American continent during the second half of the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt proposes a federal governance model to reorganize the relationship with New Granada, establishing the ideological foundations for the exercise of Panamanian sovereignty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIt reflects Arosemena’s integrationist thought, evidenced by his participation in the 1865 Treaty of Union and Defensive Alliance between the States of America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFormation of Panamanian identity and nationality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFederal state model and governance on the isthmus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and administrative relations between Panama and New Granada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStrategic, economic, and geopolitical value of Panama in the 19th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLatin American integrationist thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for students and researchers of Latin American political history, specialists in constitutional law and federalism, and readers interested in the processes of nation-state formation and the evolution of pro-independence thought in the region. It will also be of great value to those seeking to understand the intellectual roots of Panamanian sovereignty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep understanding of the historical and ideological foundations of Panamanian nationality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe analysis of a federal governance model applied to a specific 19th-century geopolitical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA perspective on the strategic value of Panama and its role in Latin American integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a classic work that directly influenced the political development of the isthmus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arosemena, Justo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Federal State of Panama\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential title within the collection of classics of Latin American political thought. Justo Arosemena’s work stands out for its clarity of argument and its historical relevance, as it laid the ideological foundations for a sovereignty project. This paperback edition from Linkgua Ediciones facilitates access to a text that, more than a century later, remains a reference for understanding the processes of national formation and federalism in the region. It is a fundamental read for anyone interested in the political history of Panama and Latin America.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406069162331,"sku":"9788490074947","price":12.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007494.jpg?v=1781835060","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490074947","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}