Pop Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean

Pop Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean
Author: Elizabeth Gackstetter Nichols,Timothy R. Robbins Ph.D.
Publsiher: ABC-CLIO
Total Pages: 440
Release: 2015-07-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781610697545

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In recent times, Latin American influences have permeated American culture through music, movies, television, and literature. This sweeping volume serves as a ready-reference guide to pop culture in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, focusing on Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Costa Rica, among other areas. The work encourages hands-on engagement with the popular culture in these places, making such suggestions as Brazilian films to rent or where to find Venezuelan music on the Internet. To start, the book covers various perspectives and issues of these regions, including the influence of the United States, how the idea of machismo reflects on the portrayal of women in these societies, and the representation of Latino-Caribo cultures in film and other mediums. Entries cover key trends, people, events, and products from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Each section gives detailed information and profound insights into some of the more academic—and often controversial—debates on the subject, while the inclusion of the Internet, social media, and video games make the book timely and relevant.

Pop Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean

Pop Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean
Author: Elizabeth Gackstetter Nichols,Timothy R. Robbins Ph.D.
Publsiher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2015-07-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 9798216130291

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This insightful book introduces the most important trends, people, events, and products of popular culture in Latin America and the Caribbean. In recent times, Latin American influences have permeated American culture through music, movies, television, and literature. This sweeping volume serves as a ready-reference guide to pop culture in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, focusing on Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Costa Rica, among other areas. The work encourages hands-on engagement with the popular culture in these places, making such suggestions as Brazilian films to rent or where to find Venezuelan music on the Internet. To start, the book covers various perspectives and issues of these regions, including the influence of the United States, how the idea of machismo reflects on the portrayal of women in these societies, and the representation of Latino-Caribo cultures in film and other mediums. Entries cover key trends, people, events, and products from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Each section gives detailed information and profound insights into some of the more academic—and often controversial—debates on the subject, while the inclusion of the Internet, social media, and video games make the book timely and relevant.

Pop Culture Latin America

Pop Culture Latin America
Author: Lisa Shaw,Stephanie Dennison
Publsiher: ABC-CLIO
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2005-01-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781851095049

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Pop Culture Latin America

Pop Culture Latin America
Author: Lisa Shaw,Stephanie Dennison
Publsiher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2005-01-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781851095094

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A survey of contemporary Latin American popular culture, covering topics that range from music and film to popular festivals and fashion. Like no other volume of its kind, Pop Culture Latin America! captures the breadth and vitality of pop culture in Central and South America and the Caribbean, exploring both familiar and lesser-known aspects of its unique melange of art, entertainment, spirituality, and celebrations. Written by contributors who are scholars and specialists in the cultures and languages of Latin America, the book focuses on the historical, social, and political forces that have shaped Latino culture since 1945, particularly in the last two decades. Separate chapters cover music, popular cinema, mass media, theater and performance, literature, cultural heroes, religions and festivals, social movements and politics, the visual arts and architecture, sports and leisure, travel and tourism, and language.

Latin American Popular Culture

Latin American Popular Culture
Author: Arthur A. Natella, Jr.
Publsiher: McFarland
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2014-01-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0786451483

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This book details many 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. Several chapters provide detailed accounts of daily life, including descriptions of contemporary dress, mealtime traditions, transportation, and traditional ways of conducting business. Other chapters focus on the cultural significance of the popular music, art, and literature prevalent in each Latin American country. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Reordering of Culture

Reordering of Culture
Author: Alvina Roberta Ruprecht,Cecilia Taiana
Publsiher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Total Pages: 602
Release: 1995
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780886292690

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Political, economic and social barriers among Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada are giving way to global forces and the "global dreams" they inspire. This collection of original articles and essays examines popular culture, literature, theatre, belief systems, indigenous practices and questions of identity, exile and alienation. The interconnectedness and distinction of cultural production throughout the Americas, "transplanted" interests, the mediation of African and European influences, and the expression of shifting identities, all reflect the development of a new American neighbourhood.

Imagination Emblems and Expressions

Imagination  Emblems  and Expressions
Author: Helen Ryan-Ranson
Publsiher: Popular Press
Total Pages: 390
Release: 1993
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0879725818

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Twenty-four essays take diverse approaches (thematic, feminist, historicist, cultural materialist, etc.) to the theme of culture (including its expression in literature, art, mass media, etc.) and identity (self, regional, or national) in Latin America (five essays), the Caribbean (ten essays) and Europe (nine essays). Paper edition (unseen), $16.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Encyclopedia of Contemporary Latin American and Caribbean Cultures

Encyclopedia of Contemporary Latin American and Caribbean Cultures
Author: Daniel Balderston,Mike Gonzalez,Ana M. Lopez
Publsiher: Routledge
Total Pages: 687
Release: 2000-12-07
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781134788514

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This vast three-volume Encyclopedia offers more than 4000 entries on all aspects of the dynamic and exciting contemporary cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean. Its coverage is unparalleled with more than 40 regions discussed and a time-span of 1920 to the present day. "Culture" is broadly defined to include food, sport, religion, television, transport, alongside architecture, dance, film, literature, music and sculpture. The international team of contributors include many who are based in Latin America and the Caribbean making this the most essential, authoritative and authentic Encyclopedia for anyone studying Latin American and Caribbean studies. Key features include: * over 4000 entries ranging from extensive overview entries which provide context for general issues to shorter, factual or biographical pieces * articles followed by bibliographic references which offer a starting point for further research * extensive cross-referencing and thematic and regional contents lists direct users to relevant articles and help map a route through the entries * a comprehensive index provides further guidance.