The Cambridge Companion to Modern Latin American Culture

Book Overview

Specially-commissioned essays analyze Latin American history, politics, art and literature from the nineteenth century to the present and reveal the common heritage of pre-Columbian and colonial Latin America. Although the Portuguese and Spanish-speaking states created in the early 1820s differed greatly geographically and demographically (in ethnic composition and economic resources), they also shared distinct historical and cultural traits. A chronology and guide to further reading make this volume an invaluable introduction to the rich and varied culture of modern Latin America.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521636515
• ISBN13: 9780521636513
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"