Description
This book details many aspects of Latin American culture as experienced by millions of people living in Central and South America. The author argues that despite early and considerable European influences on the region, indigenous Latin American traditions still characterize much of the social and artistic heritage of the Latin American countries. Several chapters provide detailed accounts of daily life, including descriptions of contemporary dress, mealtime traditions, transportation, and traditional ways of conducting business. Other chapters focus on the cultural significance of the popular music, art, and literature prevalent in each Latin American country. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Author: Arthur A. Natella
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 06/01/2008
Pages: 207
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.99h x 6.06w x 0.48d
ISBN13: 9780786435111
ISBN10: 0786435119
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Anthropology | Cultural & Social
- Social Science | Popular Culture
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | Hispanic American Studies
About the Author
Arthur A. Natella, Jr., is the chair of the department of foreign languages at American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. He lectures widely on Latin American and comparative culture topics.