| Americas: The Changing Face of Latin America and the Caribbean Contributor(s): Winn, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 0520245016 ISBN-13: 9780520245013 Publisher: University of California Press OUR PRICE: $34.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITIONS: "Rare is the book in English that provides a general overview of Latin America and the Caribbean. Rarer still is the good, topical, and largely dispassionate book that contributes to a better understanding of the rest of the hemisphere. Peter Winn has managed to produce both."--"Miami Herald ""This magisterial work provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the complex tapestry of contemporary Latin America and the Caribbean."--Foreign Affairs "A clear, level-headed snapshot of a region in transition. . . . Winn is most interesting when he discusses the larger issues and to his credit he does this often."--Washington Post Book World "Balanced and wide-ranging. . . . After canvassing the legacies of the European conquerors, Winn examines issues of national identity and economic development. . . . Other discussions survey internal migration, the role of indigenous peoples, the complexity of race relations, and the treatment of women." --Publishers Weekly |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Latin America - South America - History | Caribbean & West Indies - General |
| Dewey: 980.033 |
| LCCN: 2005015293 |
| Physical Information: 1.71" H x 6.1" W x 8.94" (2.15 lbs) 720 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Caribbean & West Indies - Cultural Region - Latin America |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Stunning in its sweep, Americas is the most authoritative history available of contemporary Latin America and the Caribbean. From Mexico to Tierra del Fuego, and from Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago, Americas examines the historical, demographic, political, social, cultural, religious, and economic trends in the region. For this new edition Peter Winn has provided a new preface and made revisions throughout to include the most up-to-date information on changes and developments in Latin America since the last revised edition of 1999. |
