Latin American Popular Culture

by Arthur A. Natella

Overview

This book details many aspects of Latin American culture as experienced by millions of people living in Central and South America. The author argues that despite early and considerable European influences on the region, indigenous Latin American traditions still characterize much of the social and artistic heritage of the Latin American countries. Several chapters provide detailed accounts of daily life, including descriptions of contemporary dress, mealtime traditions, transportation, and traditional ways of conducting business. Other chapters focus on the cultural significance of the popular music, art, and literature prevalent in each Latin American country. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786451487
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
Publication date:	05/03/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	207
File size:	749 KB

About the Author

Arthur A. Natella, Jr., is the chair of the department of foreign languages at American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. He lectures widely on Latin American and comparative culture topics.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vi
1. Preface 1

I. How Latin Is Latin America? 3
II. A Latin American View of Itself and the World 15
III. Communication 29
IV. Aspects of Daily Life 42
V. Government 55
VI. The Business of Business 67
VII. The Business of Business in Daily Life 77
VIII. Home and Education 85
IX. Religion 97
X. Festivals and Celebrations 108
XI. Popular Music 119
XII. Medicine and Healing 131
XIII. Film 142
XIV. Popular Literature 155
XV. Food 165
XVI. High Culture—Popular Culture 176
XVII. Conclusion 179

Chapter Notes 183
Index 193