History of Modern Latin America

ebook ∣ 1800 to the Present · Wiley Blackwell Concise History of the Modern World

By Teresa Meade

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ebook

ISBN

9781118772485

Series

Wiley Blackwell Concise History of the Modern World

Author

Teresa Meade

Publisher

Wiley

Release

30 November 2015

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History Nonfiction

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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

    • Format

    ebook

    ISBN

    9781118772485

    Series

    Wiley Blackwell Concise History of the Modern World

    Author

    Teresa Meade

    Publisher

    Wiley

    Release

    30 November 2015

    Share

    Subjects

    History Nonfiction
    History of Modern Latin America