Latin America: Cultures in Conflict

Latin America: Cultures in Conflict

by R. Williamson
Latin America: Cultures in Conflict

Latin America: Cultures in Conflict

by R. Williamson

Paperback(2006)

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Overview

This is a broad introduction to Latin America, ranging from religion and history to literature and education, with a focus on cultures and cultural change. With lively prose and a variety of informative inserts, Williamson draws the reader in to the diverse realities of a continent in flux, holding it together by a strong theoretical framework.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781403968869
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date: 12/22/2006
Edition description: 2006
Pages: 328
Product dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.03(d)

About the Author

ROBERT WILLIAMSON is Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, Lehigh University, USA.

Table of Contents

Preface Latin America: Change and Diversity An Unfolding Heritage: Indigenous and Beyond Society, Economy, and Government Values, Identity and Modernity Literature, the Arts and Social Protest Gender, Socialization, and Women's Rights Marriage and the Family Religion at the Crossroads Education: A Continuing Challenge Communication, Science, and Technology Social Structure and Change: Latin America and the World
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