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What is Latin America, after all? While histories of the "other" Americas often link disparate histories through revolutionary or tragic narratives, Latin America since Independence begins with the assumption that our efforts to imagine a common past for nearly thirty countries are deeply problematic. Without losing sight of chronology or regional trends, this text offers glimpses of the Latin American past through eleven carefully selected stories. Each chapter introduces students to a specific historical issue, which in turn raises questions about the history of the Americas as a whole. Key themes include: <br> <br> <br> <br> Race and Citizenship <br> <br> <br> Inequality and Economic Development <br> <br> <br> Politics and Rightsz <br> <br> <br> Social and Cultural Movements <br> <br> <br> Globalization <br> <br> <br> Violence and Civil Society <br> <br> <br> The short, thematic chapters are bolstered by the inclusion of relevant primary documents - many translated for the first time - including advertisements and posters, song lyrics, political speeches, government documents, and more. Each chapter also includes timelines highlighting important dates and suggestions for further

Author

Dawson, Alexander S. (Alexander Scott), 1967-

Publisher

Taylor & Francis [CAM]

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9781282913011

Subjects

History, Humanities

Rating

3.83 / 5 (8 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14