The Companion to Latin American Studies - Hardcover

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9780340806814: The Companion to Latin American Studies

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0340806818 ISBN 13: 9780340806814

Publisher: Routledge, 2003

What is 'Latin American Studies'? This companion gives a concise and accessible overview of the discipline. Covering a wide range of topics, from colonial cultures and identity to US Latino culture and issues of race, gender and sexuality, this book goes beyond conventional literary companions and situates Latin America in its historical, social, political, literary and cultural context. This essential book provides the key introductory information on the subject and will be especially useful for students taking or considering taking courses in Hispanic or Latin American Studies. Written by an international team of experts, each chapter supplies the necessary basic information and a sound introduction to central ideas, issues and debates. In addition to 12 chapters on the main topics in Latin American Studies, the companion includes an introduction, time chart, glossary and suggestions for further reading.

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Review:

A good introductory text to Latin America and its complex social and cultural constructs
Dr Miriam Hadda, Royal Holloway, University of Lon

A useful book for students
Maria Brown, London Metropolitan University

Synopsis:

This guide gives a brief 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, the book situates Latin America in its historical, linguistic and cultural context. Whether taking a single module or a whole degree in Latin American studies, it provides students with a companion throughout the course. Written by an international team of authors, each of the book's chapters supplies the necessary basic information and a sound introduction to key ideas, issues and debates. In addition to 13 short chapters on the main topics in Latin American studies, it includes time-lines, a glossary of terms and annotated suggestions for further reading.

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