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.
About the Author
Philip Swanson is Professor of Spanish, University of Sheffield, UK
Reviews
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
Book Information
ISBN 9780340806821
Author Philip Swanson
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Hodder Arnold
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 680g
