Explore the rich tapestry of Latin American history with 'What is Latin American History?' This insightful book dives deep into the evolution of this dynamic field of study, tracing its development across North America, Latin America, and Europe. Author Marshall Eakin presents a comprehensive overview, beginning with a historical context from the 1960s to today, and highlights the shift from social history to the cultural turn. Readers will discover in-depth analyses of crucial topics such as slavery, the experiences of indigenous peoples, race relations, the environment, scientific advancements, medicine, and gender issues. Eakin also introduces key concepts like borderlands, the Atlantic world, and transnational history, challenging traditional notions of what constitutes Latin America. This essential resource is perfect for students, scholars, and general readers seeking a nuanced understanding of the social, cultural, and political forces that have shaped Latin America and its historiography. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enrich your knowledge of Latin America's past and present. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509538522. Year: 2021. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 176.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509538522
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 176


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What is Latin American History? surveys the development of this vibrant and dynamic field of study in North America, Latin America, and Europe. After briefly sketching the growth of the topic up to the 1960s, Marshall Eakin focuses on the past half-century, from the dominance of social history to the cultural turn. He surveys innovative work on topics including slavery, indigenous peoples, race, the environment, science, medicine, and gender, and ends with a discussion of the emergence of the concepts of borderlands, the Atlantic world, and transnational history “ that both enrich and challenge the very idea of Latin America.


This concise volume offers the first broad overview of Latin American history and historiography for students, scholars, and the general reader, outlining the key social, cultural, and political forces that have shaped both Latin America and its study.