Bibliograph

The companion to Latin American studies, edited by Philip Swanson

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The companion to Latin American studies, edited by Philip Swanson

Language

eng

Abstract

This guide gives a brief and accessible overview of the whole of Latin American Studies. Covering all the possible topics, from colonial cultures and identity to US Latino culture and issues of race, gender and sexuality, this book situates Latin America in its historical, linguistic and cultural context. Whether taking a single module or a whole degree in Latin American Studies, this book provides students with a reliable companion throughout the course

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Includes bibliographical references

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illustrationsmaps

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no index present

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non fiction

Main title

The companion to Latin American studies

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electronic resource

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

692604087

Responsibility statement

edited by Philip Swanson

Table Of Contents

Latin American geographies / Gareth A. Jones -- Politics and society / Arturo Arias -- The cultures of colonialism / Luis Fernando Restrepo -- Civilization and barbarism / Philip Swanson -- Latin American literatures / Elzbieta Sklodowska -- Approaches to Latin American literature / Brian Gollnick -- Latino US literature / William Luis -- Latin American visual cultures / Andrea Noble -- Popular culture in Latin America / Silvia Bermudez -- Race in Latin America / Peter Wade -- Gender and sexuality in Latin America / Nikki Craske -- Latin American studies and the global system / Jon Beasly-Murray

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