Trace the history of religion in Latin America from the 18th century through today. After reviewing the history of colonialism and revolution, you will reflect on the relationship between the church and liberation theology in Mexico, Argentina, and elsewhere. See how Jorge Bergoglio - a.k.a. Pope Francis - struggled to balance pragmatism and idealism in politics.

"Nineteenth-Century Spanish America : A Cultural History provides a panoramic and accessible introduction to the era in which Spanish America took its first steps into the Modern Age. Including colorful characters like circus clowns, prostitutes, bullfighters, street puppeteers, and bestselling authors, this book maps vivid and often surprising combinations of the new and the old, the "high" and the "low", and the political and the cultural. Christopher...

"Latin American athletes have achieved iconic status in global popular culture, but what do we know about the communities of women in sport? Futbolera is the first monograph on women's sports in Latin America. Because sports evoke such passion, they are fertile ground for understanding the formation of social classes, national and racial identities, sexuality, and gender roles. Futbolera tells the stories of women athletes and fans as they navigated...

Take a comprehensive look at the musical styles and instruments of Mexico and the countries of Central and South America, as well as the islands of the Caribbean. Discuss how the music of other cultures and countries influenced the region's music and vice versa--Publisher description.

"Dive deep into the world of masa and learn how to use this essential ingredient in your everyday cooking"--Back cover.

Learn the story and meet the people of Latin music. Presents a profile of the history of Latin music and its influences on other genres of music throughout the twentieth century.