Life and culture in Latin America

"Latin America is a region that consists of 13 dependencies and 20 countries including Argentina and Brazil. Because of the area's wide breadth, diverse geography, and unique colonization patterns, there are many distinct sub-cultures that all offer a different perspective on life in the region. Along with . . . images, this book's . . . narrative examines these many cultures and explains how they came to be. Guided by sidebars and fact boxes that underscore key concepts, readers will be taken on a journey across the . . . Latin American world"--Provided by publisher.