latin america

Details the history of Spanish influence in the Americas. Examines how Hispanic culture has evolved over time and reveals how Hispanic influences are felt even today. Includes color photographs, a timeline, and further reading sources.

Traces the life of the revolutionary who joined Castro's movement to overthrow Cuba's government, served as minister of industry, and was killed while leading a Communist guerrilla force in Bolivia.

Discusses the social, economic, and political problems of South and Central America.

Translation of the Spanish novel which traces the rise and fall, birth and death of the mythical town of Macondo, through the history of the Buend?a family.

A collection of short stories by Ben Fountain that feature characters caught in the political and social upheaval surrounding Latin America.

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

Examines the history of the U.S.'s foreign policy regarding Latin America, discussing the U.S.'s actions and tactics in Latin America as "imperial" precedents for the Iraq War.

Contains brief profiles of one hundred Hispanic men and women who have made significant contributions to science, literature, politics, and other fields, each with an illustration, birth and death dates, a list of career highlights, discussion of importance and career path, and a bibliography.