The Companion to Latin American Studies
The Companion to Latin American Studies
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Summary
Introduces and sets out key themes and issues, situating Latin America in a historical, linguistic and cultural context while exploring, conceptual notions such as the European construction of Latin American identity, the redefining of identity from a Latin American perspective and the internationalization of Latin American identity.
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The Companion to Latin American Studies by Philip Swanson
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.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
Philip Swanson is Professor of Spanish, University of Sheffield, UK
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780340806821 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340806826 |
| Title | The Companion to Latin American Studies |
| Author | Philip Swanson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-01-31 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |