War Against the Poor: Low-intensity Conflict and Christian FaithThe War Against the Poor shows how the poor of Central America are victimized by U.S. foreign policies of economic, diplomatic, and military interference that not only disables the poor, but undermines democracy and Christian faith. |
Contents
Redefining the Enemy | 1 |
The Crimes of the Poor | 15 |
The Strategy | 28 |
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War Against the Poor: Low-Intensity Conflict and Christian Faith Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer Limited preview - 2017 |
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