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: Introduction2: Legacies of Empire: From Conquest to Independence3: The Garden of Forking Paths: Dilemmas of National Development4: Capital Sins: Authoritarianism and Democratization5: Continent on the Move: Migration and Urbanization6: Mirrors of the Heart: Color, Class, and Identity7: In Women's Hands: The Changing Roles of Women8: Miracles Are Not Enough: Continuity and Change in Religion9: Builders of Images: Writers, Artists, and Popular Culture10: Get Up, Stand Up: The Problems of Sovereignty11: Fire in the Mind: Revolutions and Revolutionaries12: The Americans: Latin American and Caribbean Peoples in the United States