Key Terms in Latino/a Cultural and Literary Studies - Hardcover

Paul Allatson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1405102500 ISBN 13: 9781405102506

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell, 2007

Synopsis

Key Terms in Latino/a Cultural and Literary Studies is an indispensable reference source comprised of hundreds of key terms central to this important and developing field.

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• A one-stop resource for students and teachers working in the rapidly developing fields of Latino/a cultural and literary studies

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• Comprised of a glossary of hundreds of terms central to this important field - from "Americanization", "AIDS" and "Cultural Imperialism" to"Rap and Hip Hop" and "Zoot-Suit Riots"

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• Represents and captures the interdisciplinary and international nature of Latino/a Studies

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• An indispensable reference for anyone who needs a helpful guide to this dynamic and flourishing area of study.

About this title

Book Description:

Key Terms in Latino/a Cultural and Literary Studies is a one-stop resource for students and teachers working in the rapidly developing fields of Latino/a cultural and literary studies. Comprised of a glossary of hundreds of terms central to this important field-from "Acculturation" and "Cultural Imperialism" to " Border Theory" and "Zoot-Suit Riots"-this book represents and captures the interdisciplinarity and internationalization of Latino/a Studies. This is an indispensable reference for anyone who needs a helpful guide to this dynamic and flourishing area of study.

From the Back Cover:

This is an indispensable reference comprised of hundreds of key terms central to the important and developing fields of Latino/a cultural and literary studies. From “ABC Generation,” “Alamo,” “Americanization,” and “assimilation,” to “United Farm Workers”, the “West,” “Young Lords,” and “Zoot Suit Riots,” this volume is a valuable pedagogical resource that encourages reflective, analytical responses.

Key Terms in Latino/a Cultural and Literary Studies looks to demonstrate the interdisciplinary nature and internationalization of Latino/a Studies as it has grown over the past few decades. An extensive bibliography of critical texts, to aid further study and comprehension, rounds out the guide.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1405102500
• ISBN 13: 9781405102506
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 296