The companion to Latin American studies

Author(s)

• Swanson, Philip

Bibliographic Information

The companion to Latin American studies

edited by Philip Swanson

Arnold, 2003

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

"Distributed in the United States of America by Oxford University Press Inc., New York"

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

ISBN 9780340806814

Description

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction Latin American Geographies Politics and Society The Cultures of Colonialism 'Civilization and Barbarism' Latin American Literatures Approaches to Latin American Literature Latino US Literature Latino US Literature Latin American Visual Cultures Popular Culture in Latin America Race in Latin America Gender and Sexuality in Latin America Latin American Studies and the Global System.

Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780340806821

Description

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. Written by an international team of experts, each chapter in the book 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, the Companion includes time-lines, a glossary of terms and annotated suggestions for further reading.

Table of Contents

Introduction Latin American Geographies Politics and Society The Cultures of Colonialism 'Civilization and Barbarism' Latin American Literatures Approaches to Latin American Literature Latino US Literature Latino US Literature Latin American Visual Cultures Popular Culture in Latin America Race in Latin America Gender and Sexuality in Latin America Latin American Studies and the Global System.

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Details

• NCID: BA64129328
• ISBN:
  • 0340806818
  • 0340806826
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: xi, 260 p
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • DC21 : 980
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Latin America -- Civilization