Latin American popular culture / Arthur Aristides Natella, Jr.

Author/creator Natella, Arthur A., 1941-
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2008.
Descriptionvii, 199 pages ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents How Latin is Latin America? -- A Latin American view of itself and the world -- Communication -- Aspects of daily life -- Government -- The business of business -- The business of business in daily life -- Home and education -- Religion -- Festivals and celebrations -- Popular music -- Medicine and healing -- Film -- Popular literature -- Food -- High culture-popular culture.
Abstract "Designed as an introductory text, this book details several 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"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 183-191) and index.
LCCN 2008012761
ISBN9780786435111 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786435119 (softcover : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks F 1408.3 .N38 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold