Americas

"This text is probably the best available because it has Latin American voices in it..."--Ellen Mitchell, Tulane"Makes for a well-grounded, broad based survey and introduction to Latin America. It covers difficult issues and introduces controversial material in a way that confronts students without offending them."--Jeffrey Cohen, Wright State University"An excellent compilation of articles and essays about important events in Latin American history, including perspectives of Latin Americans themselves. It accompanies the Americas film series very nicely!"--Maria Chavez, Western Washington University"Good source book. Includes a diversity of content, authors, time span, and gender issues."--Mike Pisani, Colorado Northwest Community College

• 1: Introduction 2: Legacies of Empire: From Conquest to Independence 3: The Garden of Forking Paths: Dilemmas of National Development 4: Capital Sins: Authoritarianism and Democratization 5: Continent on the Move: Migration and Urbanization 6: Mirrors of the Heart: Color, Class, and Identity 7: In Women's Hands: The Changing Roles of Women 8: Miracles Are Not Enough: Continuity and Change in Religion 9: Builders of Images: Writers, Artists, and Popular Culture 10: Get Up, Stand Up: The Problems of Sovereignty 11: Fire in the Mind: Revolutions and Revolutionaries 12: The Americans: Latin American and Caribbean Peoples in the United States