Questions about dependence and independence are of crucial importance
in relation to Latin America, given the region’s history and its
current situation. They are particularly relevant at this time, with
the bicentenary of independence being celebrated throughout the
region. This book examines central issues relating to these two
notions in the Latin American context, offering twelve different
studies of the themes in question, six of which cover sociology and
politics and six of which examine topics in literary and cultural
studies. The breadth of the subject matter considered in the volume
reflects the wide range of issues that the ideas of dependence and
independence raise in this political and geographical context,
including, among others: identity, hegemony, wealth and poverty,
discursive power, the role of civil society, language and gender. The
contributors offer new insights into the fields examined, from
discussions of the significance of cultural products such as literary
works and films to a consideration of the validity of the concept of
independence to ongoing efforts to alleviate poverty and assert
national autonomy. As a uniquely interdisciplinary and multi-focused
collection of essays, the book offers readers an excellent overview of
these issues as they relate to Latin America today.
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ISBN
9783035303360
Publisert
2018
Utgave
1. utgave
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Vendor
Peter Lang Ltd, International Academic Publishers
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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