Contemporary Latin American Cultural Studies [Paperback]

Stephen Hart (Editor), Richard Young (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0340808225 | ISBN-13: 978-0340808221 | Publication Date: February 5, 2004

A collection of new essays by recognized experts from around the world on various aspects of the new disciplin of Latin American cultural studies. Essays are grouped in five distinct but interconnected sections focusing respectively on: the theory of Latin American cultural studies, the icons of culture, culture as a commodity, culture as a site of resistance and everyday cultural practices. The essays are written in jargon free English (all Spanish terms have been translated into English), and are supplemented by a concluding section with suggestions for further reading.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The individual essays are well written and complex. The volume provides a tour of where and what the discipline is, along the way providing many examples. It serves as an insightful and flavorful guide to current issues of cultural discourses in Latin America. -- Edna M. Rodriguez-Mangual, The Americas 20070301

About the Author

Stephen Hart is Professor of Hispanic Studies, University College London, UK Richard Young is Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies, University of Alberta, Canada

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers (February 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340808225
• ISBN-13: 978-0340808221
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,230,046 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)