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This vast three-volume Encyclopedia offers more than 4000 entries on all aspects of the dynamic and exciting contemporary cultures of Latin America and the Caribbean. Its coverage is unparalleled with more than 40 regions discussed and a time-span of 1920 to the present day. “Culture” is broadly defined to include food, sport, religion, television, transport, alongside architecture, dance, film, literature, music and sculpture. The international team of contributors include many who are based in Latin America and the Caribbean making this the most essential, authoritative and authentic Encyclopedia for anyone studying Latin American and Caribbean studies.
Key features include:
* over 4000 entries ranging from extensive overview entries which provide context for general issues to shorter, factual or biographical pieces
* articles followed by bibliographic references which offer a starting point for further research
* extensive cross-referencing and thematic and regional contents lists direct users to relevant articles and help map a route through the entries
* a comprehensive index provides further guidance.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2000
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 1800 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 041513188X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0415131889
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 5 x 9.75 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #13,008,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #994 in Encyclopedias (Books) #1,868 in Latin American History (Books) #3,104 in Social Sciences Reference
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