This sixth edition of a classic book of readings combines the best of the previous collections with new material on the colonial period and on recent developments in Latin American politics and society, including a penetrating look at the neoliberal program of Argentine President Carlos Menem; a survey of Brazilian politics, economy, and society; and a close-up view of life in Cuba as it faces the greatest crisis in its history. The sixth edition of Latin American Civilization (the third published with a Westview Press imprint) is a compact update of a classic book of readings that teachers and students of Latin American history have used and appreciated since its first appearance in 1955. This latest edition combines the best of the previous collections with new material on the colonial period and coverage of recent developments in Latin American politics and society. The new pieces include an assessment of the impact of Argentinas neoliberal program under Menem; a survey of Brazilian politics, economy, and society; and a close-up view of life in Cuba as it faces the greatest crisis in its history. The great majority of selections are primary materials.
These personal narrativesmany translated by Keen for this collectionconvey the flavor and spirit of a period more vividly than official documents and are generally better written. Secondary works have been used only when suitable contemporary material was not available. The brief introductions and headnotes, which provide students with background information on the authors and the subject matter, have been updated to reflect the best recent scholarship.
- ISBN10 0813303192
- ISBN13 9780813303192
- Publish Date 9 October 1986 (first published 1 January 1974)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
- Imprint Westview Press Inc
- Edition 4th New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 425
- Language English