Latin American Popular Culture

by Arthur A. Natella , Jr.

Overview

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.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786435111
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	06/06/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	207
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Arthur A. Natella, Jr., is the chair of the department of foreign languages at American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. He lectures widely on Latin American and comparative culture topics.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     
1. Preface     

I. How Latin Is Latin America?     
II. A Latin American View of Itself and the World     
III. Communication     
IV. Aspects of Daily Life     
V. Government     
VI. The Business of Business     
VII. The Business of Business in Daily Life     
VIII. Home and Education     
IX. Religion     
X. Festivals and Celebrations     
XI. Popular Music     
XII. Medicine and Healing     
XIII. Film     
XIV. Popular Literature     
XV. Food     
XVI. High Culture—Popular Culture     
XVII. Conclusion     

Chapter Notes     
Index