"Informative study of the development of conflictive relations between Bolivia, Chile, and Peru focused on the territorial dispute over the Atacama desert and its mineral resources. Analyzes impact of the evolving relations between the State and mining sector within the three countries in regard to the dispute. Conclusion reviews the possible effect of transnational capital, State enterprises, and integration efforts on the establishment of cooperative initiatives for the region's economic development"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57. http://www.loc.gov/hlas
