Complejidad y conflicto armado

La vida de miles de bogotanos gravita alrededor del centro tradicional de la ciudad. Probablemente la de cientos de colombianos. Otros lugares de la ciudad, algunos con alguna tradición histórica, le han entablado una constante competencia espacial al centro tradicional en disputa de sus residentes y, en general, de las actividades humanas que allí se realizan. Además de esta competencia, el centro acoge a una diversidad de agentes interesados en vivir en él y de él, hasta configurarse en una zona de innegable valor de uso popular, de la mayor trascendencia socio-política para nuestra...

"Polemical historical study of the origins of Panamanian secession and the role played by Colombian domestic actors and the US government. The evolution of Colombian-Panamanian relations since 1903, with particular reference to the issue of the Panama Canal is also analyzed. Denounces support of Panamanian separatism and its appropriation of the Canal Zone but also criticizes the behavior of Colombian parties and administrations for generating Panamanian resentment, opening doors to foreign intervention and failing to pay adequate attention to the inter-oceanic canal issue. Interesting...

"The buildings recognized as assets of cultural interest that have been selected to be part of this book make sense as structuring elements within the historical construction of the environment and the city of Bogotá. These buildings are not only part of the different urban fragments but who, in many cases, were promoters of the development of their areas, outstanding landmarks of the urban form, cultural or social references for citizens or outstanding examples for the architectural history of the city. " (HKB Translation taken from the introduction by Sheril Natalia Salazar Bayona)

"Comprehensive diplomatic-legal review of Colombia's rights in regard to its border disputes with Venezuela. Due to the failure of direct negotiations, the author supports the application of an arbitration procedure specified in the Colombian-Venezuelan treaty of 1939"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.