Delight in the cultural aspects of Latin America by observing the
objects that give life to history
Latin American Cultural Objects and Episodesprovides readers with an
eclectic and fascinating exploration of Latin American history through
the examination of physical objects. Distinguished author and Professor
William H. Beezley takes readers on a journey that includes objects used
music and visual media, such as movies, documentaries, and television.
Forming an integral part of the history they represent, the objects
described in this book tell the tale of the little known or neglected
part of Latin American history. While most historical authors and
researchers focus on the political and economic life of Latin America,
this author uses the objects he highlights to explain and illuminate the
daily lives of the Latin American peoples and the legacies that they
share.
Forming an essential part of a comprehensive understanding of Latin
American history, the book includes discussions and explorations of:
- How objects have transformed and shaped the cultures of Latin America
over the years
- Unusual and interesting objects serendipitously discovered by a
variety of researchers and historians
- Ten chapters, each beginning with an object acting as a synecdoche or
metonym that introduces a discussion of Latin American historical life
- The significance of the objects to particular religious practices,
musical traditions, or schools of visual media, such as folk art, film
or television
Perfect for anyone interested in Latin American life beyond politics and
economics, Latin American Cultural Objects and Episodes belongs on the
bookshelves of everyone with a curiosity about culture in Latin America
as it's revealed through physical objects.
