DELIGHT IN THE CULTURAL ASPECTS OF LATIN
AMERICA BY OBSERVING THE OBJECTS THAT GIVE LIFE TO HISTORY
_Latin American Cultural Objects and Epis__odes_provides readers with
an eclectic and fascinating exploration of Latin American history
through the examination of physical objects. Distinguished author
and Professor William H. Beezley takes readers on a journey that
includes objects used music and visual media, such as movies,
documentaries, and television.
Forming an integral part of the history they represent, the
objects described in this book tell the tale of the little known
or neglected part of Latin American history. While most historical
authors and researchers focus on the political and economic life of
Latin America, this author uses the objects he highlights
to explain and illuminate the daily lives of the Latin American
peoples and the legacies that they share.
Forming an essential part of a comprehensive understanding of Latin
American history, the book includes discussions and
explorations of:
* How objects have transformed and shaped the cultures of Latin
America over the years
* Unusual and interesting objects serendipitously discovered by a
variety of researchers and historians
* Ten chapters, each beginning with an object acting as a
synecdoche or metonym that introduces a discussion of Latin American
historical life
* The significance of the objects to particular
religious practices, musical traditions, or schools of visual media,
such as folk art, film or television
Perfect for anyone interested in Latin American life beyond politics
and economics, _Latin American Cultural Objects and
Episodes _belongs on the bookshelves of everyone with a curiosity
about culture in Latin America as it’s revealed through physical
objects.
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ISBN
9781119078074
Publisert
2020
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1. utgave
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Vendor
Wiley-Blackwell
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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