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A stunning collection of historic photographs.
Features urban life in 1941 Mexico City.
Sixty-seven captivating images by Helen Levitt.
Showcases both urban and semiurban landscapes.
Perfect for photography and history enthusiasts.
A valuable addition to any art collection.
Brings a unique perspective on Mexican culture.
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Price Range: $40.38
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Engaging history of Latin America's independence wars.
Vividly written, cinematic narrative style.
Introduces key players and concepts effectively.
Captures the tumultuous struggle for nationhood.
Focuses on individual stories and events.
Part of Oxford's Pivotal Moments series.
Compact yet comprehensive overview of history.
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Price Range: $25.52
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Comprehensive overview of Brazil's history.
Accessible for readers of all backgrounds.
Covers from Portuguese arrival to modern democracy.
Includes insights from political scientist Sergio Fausto.
Focuses on Brazil's global economic significance.
Addresses contemporary challenges facing the nation.
Part of the Cambridge Concise Histories series.
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Price Range: $24.20
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Comprehensive overview of Bolivia's rich history.
Explores imperial conquest and native adaptations.
Focuses on Bolivia's multi-ethnic society.
Highlights social mobility among Indian and mestizo populations.
Analyzes Evo Morales' leadership impact on Bolivia.
Covers changes in mining and agriculture sectors.
Standard survey available in multiple languages.
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Price Range: $31.28
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New history of US as global power.
Focus on international legal scrutiny of US actions.
Extensive archival research across multiple countries.
Explores petitions from dispossessed residents.
Challenges US colonial governance through legal claims.
Connects ordinary people to international law accountability.
Transforms understanding of sovereignty and state responsibility.
Price Range: $122.22
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Explores 500 years of Latin American history.
Focuses on themes of exploitation and inequality.
Analyzes resistance against oppression throughout history.
Examines slavery and labor systems in context.
Highlights gender and sexual exploitation issues.
Discusses foreign economic relationships and political repression.
Illustrates contemporary forms of resistance and resilience.
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Price Range: $52.76
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Comprehensive survey of nineteenth-century Latin America.
Focus on national institutions and nation-building efforts.
Updated research on Peru and imperial Brazil.
Explores socioeconomic and political development attempts.
Addresses Latin America's instability and underdevelopment issues.
Includes a fully updated bibliography for further reading.
Engaging analysis of critical historical transformations.
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Price Range: $63.34
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Comprehensive overview of Chilean history.
Analyzes political, economic, and social evolution.
Covers events from independence to 2002.
Utilizes primary and secondary historical materials.
Focuses on recent developments in Chile.
Highlights democratic institutions and public health improvements.
Explores the emergence of Chile's intellectual culture.
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Price Range: $5.92
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First comprehensive study of Argentine nationalism.
Explores the violent fundamentalist movement's history.
Examines the notorious "disappearances" of the 1970s.
Analyzes profound impacts on Argentine society.
Covers art, literature, and journalism influences.
Insights into education, church, and politics.
Essential reading for understanding Argentina's history.
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Price Range: $33.95
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Explores Colombia's marijuana trade history.
Uncovers the rise of drug trafficking networks.
Combines archival research and oral histories.
Examines impact on Colombian society and democracy.
Details the US hippie culture's influence.
Offers insights into Colombia's drug paradise transformation.
Highlights the cost of drug production and trade.
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Price Range: $29.95
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Explores viceroyalty in Spanish colonial governance.
Examines political culture in New Spain.
Challenges traditional views of colonial administration.
Focuses on rituals in exercising imperial power.
Highlights viceroys' roles in civilizing missions.
Reevaluates viceregal influence on indigenous populations.
Offers new perspectives on Spanish colonialism.
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Price Range: $39.96
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Classic archaeological study of Mesoamerican villages.
Embraces processual movement in archaeological research.
Explores excavation and sampling techniques critically.
Discusses population pressure, trade, and religion factors.
Features new Foreword by Jeremy Sabloff.
Influenced generations of future archaeologists.
Essential reading for archaeology enthusiasts and scholars.
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Price Range: $44.24
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Reveals rich molluscan biodiversity of Gulf of Mexico.
Highlights endemic species across four biogeographical subdivisions.
Includes 132 color plates illustrating diverse mollusks.
Focuses on unique ecosystems and their endemic taxa.
Augments previous surveys with hundreds of newly identified species.
Details significant gastropod families and their ecological roles.
Emphasizes Gulf's uniqueness in Tropical Western Atlantic Region.
Price Range: $136.00
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Explores rock and roll's impact on Mexican culture.
Documents Elvis's influence in 1950s Mexico.
Analyzes the rise of La Onda counterculture.
Examines political unrest post-1968 student movement.
Connects modernization with a crisis of patriarchal values.
Offers insights into cultural nationalism under authoritarianism.
Engaging narrative through music, film, and interviews.
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Price Range: $28.08
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Explores Maya wisdom for sustainable living.
Addresses climate change through traditional knowledge.
Highlights interconnectedness of humans and nature.
Offers a roadmap for environmental stewardship.
Discusses ancient practices for modern challenges.
Emphasizes bottom-up solutions for climate action.
Showcases the richness of Central American jungles.
Price Range: $24.95
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Comprehensive overview of Mexican history.
Revised for current political and social landscapes.
Engaging narrative from pre-Columbian to present.
Eleventh edition with updated research and insights.
Explores economic transformations in modern Mexico.
A valuable resource for students and enthusiasts.
Accessible language for diverse audiences.
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Price Range: $106.99
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Analyzes 2001 food riots in Argentina.
Investigates state power and political dynamics.
Combines archival research and fieldwork methods.
Offers insights into contentious political actions.
Explores social implications of looting events.
Highlights role of Peronist activists during riots.
Part of Cambridge Studies in Contentious Politics.
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Price Range: $21.30
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Pioneering account of literary culture in New World.
Documents fiction accompanying conquistadores to Americas.
Explores influence of texts on conquistadores' thoughts.
Includes nine lists of books for the Indies.
Highlights failure of prohibitions on book circulation.
Introduction by Rolena Adorno updates cultural-historical insights.
Engaging read for historians and literary critics alike.
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Price Range: $51.83
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Explores postwar Latin American film culture.
Examines influence of French cinema in Latin America.
Discusses cineclubs, archives, and film schools.
Analyzes geopolitical and class interests during Cold War.
Highlights institutional networks nurturing alternative cinemas.
First transnational analysis of this cultural phenomenon.
Enhances understanding of art cinema's impact.
Price Range: $29.95
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Explores oil's impact on race and intimacy.
Examines Caribbean oil towns and European connections.
Highlights Curaçao and Aruba's oil refinery history.
Discusses sex work and reproductive freedoms.
Analyzes kinship and desire in energy economies.
Reveals challenges to intimate behavior norms.
Uncovers the end of empire's influence on oil.
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Price Range: $29.95
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Comprehensive history of Latin America.
Extensively revised for modern cultural relevance.
New full-color design enhances visual experience.
Expanded maps and illustrations for better understanding.
Includes quizzing and assessment features for students.
Companion reader edition for additional support.
Highly regarded and affordable resource for instructors.
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Price Range: $33.45
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Explores sterilization practices in California from 1900-1950s.
Focuses on the Pacific Colony institution's harsh treatment.
Documents intersection of ableism and racism in healthcare.
Analyzes archival records for historical insights.
Highlights resistance of Mexican-origin individuals against oppression.
Examines societal views on race and deviance.
Part of the Reproductive Justice series, Volume 6.
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Price Range: $26.59
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Updated edition addressing recent Mexican transformations.
Comprehensive survey from pre-Columbian to present.
Streamlined text for improved readability and engagement.
Includes analysis of Vicente Fox's presidency.
Features sixteen-page color insert illustrating history and arts.
Contains 200 photos, drawings, and thirteen maps.
Indispensable for students of Mexican history and culture.
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Price Range: $7.80
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Comprehensive coverage of race and ethnicity studies.
Contributions from leading scholars in the field.
Explores historical evolution from colonial times to present.
Unique interdisciplinary approach to identity and alterity.
Critical examination of mestizaje and related concepts.
Highlights overlooked histories of diverse communities.
Encourages future research on Latin American racial dynamics.
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Price Range: $44.95
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Engaging narrative of Mexico's world history.
Covers Mayan and Aztec civilizations extensively.
Explores Spain's colonial impact on Mexican culture.
Details independence marked by foreign invasions.
Highlights 1910 revolution and its reforms.
Examines authoritarian rule and marginalization issues.
Focuses on people shaping Mexico's history.
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Price Range: $28.65
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In-depth analysis of Veracruz occupation events.
Explores Woodrow Wilson's motives and decisions.
Examines consequences for U.S.-Latin America relations.
Definitive study praised by historians and critics.
Highlights significance of 1914 military intervention.
Insights into American foreign policy strategies.
Comprehensive understanding of historical context provided.
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Price Range: $18.29
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Comprehensive overview of Latin American history.
Integrates regional and chronological perspectives effectively.
Highlights Colombia’s growing regional influence.
Connects Latin America to the Pacific world.
Fifth Edition includes updated content and insights.
Norton Illumine Ebook enhances learning experience.
Ideal for students studying Latin American history.
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Price Range: $65.58
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Explores radical left movements in Latin America.
Focuses on youth militants of the 1960s.
Analyzes organized violence for social change.
Investigates transnational strategies during the Cold War.
Highlights key events in Uruguay and Argentina.
Offers in-depth regional and transnational study.
Written by expert Aldo Marchesi.
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Price Range: $32.99
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Explores ancient Maya culture and civilization.
Features over 60 expert contributors.
Covers archaeology, art history, and ethnography.
Focuses on major Maya regions and sites.
Includes UNESCO World Heritage Sites information.
Discusses social, economic, and political structures.
Valuable reference for scholars and researchers.
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Price Range: $58.99
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Exposes rampant fakes in Mesoamerican art.
Authored by experts Nancy Kelker and Karen Bruhns.
Details common forged artifacts and styles.
Describes the forgery system's complicity.
Includes biographies of notable forgers.
Accessible for archaeologists and museum professionals.
Companion volume on Andean archaeology available.
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Price Range: $39.47
