SPAN 316: Women and the Armed Struggle in Latin America (HC)

Authoritative yet accessible, the Encyclopedia of Modern Latin America (1900 to the Present) covers the history and culture of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, focusing on Latin America as it asserts itself in international politics, experiences the effects of globalization, and becomes an influential area worldwide, from the 20th century through the present day. This volume offers in-depth A-to-Z entries, drawing readers into the events and daily lives and achievements of the people who occupied the area during this period.The encyclopedia begins with an introduction to the modern period, followed by a detailed chronology. A collection of primary source documents gives a firsthand account of the major developments of the era.

This Oxford Handbook surveys the large and growing field of Latin American history by bringing together the principal themes and approaches over the past three decades. Essays address indigenous peoples of the region, colonial history, independence movements, rural history, slavery and race,European and Asian immigration, labor movements, gender and sexuality, popular religion, family and childhood, economic history, politics, and disease and medicine. The contributors include top scholars in the field.