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What is Latin American History?

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What is Latin American History? by Marshall Eakin provides an accessible introduction to the vast and complex history of Latin America. The book explores significant themes and events from pre-Columbian times to the contemporary period, discussing the diverse cultures, economies, and political systems that have shaped the region. It emphasises the enduring impact of European colonisation and the struggles for independence and identity throughout Latin American history.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the diverse and complex tapestry of Latin American history, gaining insights into its rich cultural, social, and political landscapes. Marshall Eakin provides a compelling and accessible narrative that delves into the historical forces shaping the region, making it an engaging read for history enthusiasts.

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What is Latin American History?

"The first student-friendly guide to the sub-field of Latin American history"--

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What is Latin American History? surveys the development of this vibrant and dynamic field of study in North America, Latin America, and Europe. After briefly sketching the growth of the topic up to the 1960s, Marshall Eakin focuses on the past half-century, from the dominance of social history to the cultural turn.

He surveys innovative work on topics including slavery, indigenous peoples, race, the environment, science, medicine, and gender, and ends with a discussion of the emergence of the concepts of borderlands, the Atlantic world, and transnational history – that both enrich and challenge the very idea of Latin America.

This concise volume offers the first broad overview of Latin American history and historiography for students, scholars, and the general reader, outlining the key social, cultural, and political forces that have shaped both Latin America and its study.

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What is Latin American History? by Marshall Eakin receives praise for providing an insightful examination of the development and transformation of Latin American history as an academic discipline in the United States. It is noted for effectively tracing the origins, growth, and diversification of historical writing on the region, particularly highlighting shifts since the mid-20th century and acknowledging the role of anthropology and other social sciences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509538522

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Marshall EakinΒ is Professor of History at Vanderbilt University.

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