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Book I:Chronological account:
I.Introduction: the Christian Democratic administration (1964-70), 
                Allende's election, thr growth and organization of 
                the left

II.Popular Unity coalition strategy and program, the lestist analysis of Chile's economic and political systems

III.Allende's initial structural changes:nationalization of banks, acceleration of the agrarian reform, industrial take-overs, nationalization of the American copper companies

IV.Beginning of discontent: assasination of Peres Zujovic (June, 1971), the visit of Fidel Castro and march of the empty pots (NOv-Dec. 1971), breakdown in communication between the Popular Unity coalition and the Christian Democrats, impeachment of INterior Minister Toha (January, 1972)

V.The issue of constitutional reform of the three areas of the economy:dialogue with opposition forces and the far-left offensive in the industrial areas. mass political rallies, impeachment of key ministers and the Ocotber, 1972 truck-drivers' strike. mass mobilization of government and opposition forces

VI.Military civilian government and the March, 1973 congressional elections (Nov. 1972-March,1973). Prats as INterior Minister, Allende's trip abroad, inflation and food shortages

VII.Things fall apart: fight against the ENU project (March-April, 1973), growing violence and polarization (street fighting, government and anti- govenment neighborhood and student organizations), miners' strike (April-June, 1973), abortive military coup (June 29, 1973), truckdrivers' strike (July-Sept. 1973)

VIII. Military coup: Sept. 11, 1973: motives, background, economic polocies, repression and martial law

Book II: Topical account: 

1.Introduction:geography, people, life in Chile

II. Class structure and social conditions
(1)social stratification
(2)role of the middle class
(3)political culture: attitudes toward governmental institutions, change and aspirations