{"product_id":"latin-american-cultural-objects-and-episodes-paperback","title":"Latin American Cultural Objects and Episodes - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam H. Beezley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelight in the\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e cultural aspects of Latin America by observing the objects that give life to history\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLatin American Cultural Objects and Epis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eodes\u003c\/i\u003eprovides readers with an eclectic and fascinating exploration of Latin American history through the examination of physical objects. Distinguished author and Professor William H. Beezley takes readers on a journey that includes objects used music and visual media, such as movies, documentaries, and television. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForming an integral part of the history they represent, the objects described in this book tell the tale of the little known or neglected part of Latin American history. While most historical authors and researchers focus on the political and economic life of Latin America, this author uses the objects he highlights to explain and illuminate the daily lives of the Latin American peoples and the legacies that they share. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForming an essential part of a comprehensive understanding of Latin American history, the book includes discussions and explorations of: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow objects have transformed and shaped the cultures of Latin America over the years \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnusual and interesting objects serendipitously discovered by a variety of researchers and historians \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen chapters, each beginning with an object acting as a synecdoche or metonym that introduces a discussion of Latin American historical life \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe significance of the objects to particular religious practices, musical traditions, or schools of visual media, such as folk art, film or television \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone interested in Latin American life beyond politics and economics, \u003ci\u003eLatin American Cultural Objects and Episodes \u003c\/i\u003ebelongs on the bookshelves of everyone with a curiosity about culture in Latin America as it's revealed through physical objects. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVIEWPOINTS\/PUNTOS DE VISTA\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDELIGHT IN THE CULTURAL ASPECTS OF LATIN AMERICA BY OBSERVING THE OBJECTS THAT GIVE LIFE TO HISTORY\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLatin American Cultural Objects and Episodes\u003c\/i\u003e provides readers with an eclectic and fascinating exploration of Latin American history through the examination of physical objects. Distinguished author and professor William H. Beezley takes readers on a journey that includes objects used in music and visual media, such as movies, documentaries, and television. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForming an integral part of the history they represent, the objects described in this book tell the tale of the little known or neglected parts of Latin American history. While most historical authors and researchers focus on the political and economic life of Latin America, the author uses the objects he highlights to explain and illuminate the daily lives of the Latin American peoples and the legacies that they share. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForming an essential part of a comprehensive understanding of Latin American history, the book includes discussions and explorations of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow objects have transformed and shaped the cultures of Latin America over the years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnusual and interesting objects serendipitously discovered by a variety of researchers and historians\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen chapters, each beginning with an object acting as a synecdoche or metonym that introduces a discussion of Latin American historical life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe significance of the objects to particular religious practices, musical traditions, or schools of visual media, such as folk art, film or television\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone interested in Latin American life beyond politics and economics, \u003ci\u003eLatin American Cultural Objects and Episodes\u003c\/i\u003e belongs on the bookshelves of everyone with a curiosity about culture in Latin America as it is revealed through physical objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWILLIAM H. BEEZLEY\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of History at the University of Arizona. He has taught at SUNY and North Carolina State University, held visiting positions at the Universities of Texas, Calgary, and british Columbia, and held Endowed Chairs at TCU and Tulane. The Mexican government awarded him the Ohtli medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 30, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47447640441010,"sku":"9781119078265","price":51.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/630d7c28ee8c5bfce2793cb8a0eba78b.webp?v=1778743819","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/latin-american-cultural-objects-and-episodes-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}