2nd Edition

The Anthropology of Latin America and the Caribbean

By Harry Sanabria Copyright 2019
    416 Pages 54 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    416 Pages 54 B/W Illustrations
    by Routledge

    This wide-ranging introduction to the anthropology of Latin America and the Caribbean offers broad coverage of culture and society in the region, taking into account historical developments as well as the roles of power and inequality. The chapters address key topics such as colonialism, globalization, violence, religion, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, health, and food, and emphasize the impact of Latin American and Caribbean peoples and cultures in the United States. The text has been thoroughly updated for the second edition, including fresh case studies and new chapters on independence, neoliberalism and immigration, and popular culture and the digital revolution. Students are provided with a solid overview of the major contemporary trends, issues, and debates in the field. Each chapter ends with a summary, up-to-date recommendations for viewing films/videos and websites, and a comprehensive bibliography for further reading and research.

    Preface

    1. Anthropology, Latin America, and the Caribbean

    2. Before the Europeans

    3. Conquest, Colonialism, and Resistance

    4. Independence and Nation-Building

    5. Cultural Politics of Race and Ethnicity

    6. Gender, Sexuality, and Reproduction

    7. Religion and Everyday Life

    8. Food, Cuisine, and Cultural Expression

    9. Striving For Health and Coping With Illness

    10. Violence, Memory, and Justice

    11. Neoliberalism, NAFTA, and Immigration

    12. More Connections: Popular Culture, Tourism, and Digital Cultures

    Epilogue: Looking Back and Ahead

     

    Biography

    Harry Sanabria is Associate Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh, USA.

    PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION:

    “The text moves well and builds over time, paying close attention to balancing both the Caribbean and Latin America as geographic regions, Spanish and non-Spanish speaking countries, and historical and contemporary issues in the field. I found the geographic breadth to be especially impressive.”

    Cymene Howe, Cornell University, USA

    “I applaud the author on a holistic approach to the study of Latin America. The various features introduce students to the complexity of this topic and its relevance in their studies.”

    Marjorie Snipes, State University of West Georgia, USA

    “I am particularly impressed with the excellent synthesis of materials, concepts and examples from Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean”

    Anne Woodrick, University of Northern Iowa, USA