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
Product Identifiers
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN-13
9781118772485
eBay Product ID (ePID)
217295032
Product Key Features
Author
Teresa A. Meade
Publication Name
History of Modern Latin America: 1800 to the Present
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
406 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
245mm
Item Width
175mm
Item Weight
786g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Teresa A. Meade
Series Title
Wiley Blackwell Concise History of the Modern World