Bibliograph

Beyond Slavery, The Multilayered Legacy of Africans in Latin America and the Caribbean, edited by Darien J. Davis

Type

Label

Beyond Slavery, The Multilayered Legacy of Africans in Latin America and the Caribbean, edited by Darien J. Davis

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Beyond Slavery

Medium

electronic resource

Responsibility statement

edited by Darien J. Davis

Series statement

Jaguar Books on Latin America

Sub title

The Multilayered Legacy of Africans in Latin America and the Caribbean

Summary

Beyond Slavery traces the enduring impact and legacy of the African diaspora in Latin America and the Caribbean in the modern era. In a rich set of essays, the volume explores the multiple ways that Africans have affected political, economic, and cultural life throughout the region. Focusing on areas traditionally associated with Afro-Latin American culture such as Brazil and the Caribbean basin, this innovative work also highlights places such as Rio de La Plata and Central America, where the African legacy has been important but little studied. The contributors engage readers interested in the African diaspora in a series of vigorous debates ranging from agency and resistance to transculturation, displacement, cross-national dialogue, and popular culture. Documenting the array of diverse voices of Afro-Latin Americans throughout the region, this interdisciplinary book brings to life both their histories and contemporary experiences. Contributions by: Aviva Chomsky, Darin J. Davis, Dario Euraque, Sujatha Fernandes, David Geggus, Aline Helg, Ricardo D. Salvatore, Eduardo Silva, Jason Stanyek, Camilla Townsend, Bobby Vaughn, Ben Vinson III, and Judith Michelle Williams

Target audience

general

Contributor