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History of Modern Latin America: 1800 to the Present

By Teresa A. Meade

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2016
ISBN
1118772482, 9781118772485
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
89 MB (93018981 bytes)
Series
Wiley Blackwell Concise History of the Modern World
Edition
2nd
Pages
409\409
Topic
History
Scanned
yes
Time added
2016-02-21 06:32:01
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Description

Now available in a fully-revised and updated second edition, A History of Modern Latin America offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the rich cultural and political history of this vibrant region from the onset of independence to the present day. Includes coverage of the recent opening of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba as well as a new chapter exploring economic growth and environmental sustainability Balances accounts of the lives of prominent figures with those of ordinary people from a diverse array of social, racial, and ethnic backgrounds Features first-hand accounts, documents, and excerpts from fiction interspersed throughout the narrative to provide tangible examples of historical ideas Examines gender and its influence on political and economic change and the important role of popular culture, including music, art, sports, and movies, in the formation of Latin American cultural identity� Includes all-new study questions and topics for discussion at the end of each chapter, plus comprehensive updates to the suggested readings

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