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This guide gives a brief overview of the whole of Latin American studies. Covering all the possible topics, from colonial cultures and identity to US Latino culture and issues of race, gender and sexuality, the book situates Latin America in its historical, linguistic and cultural context. Whether taking a single module or a whole degree in Latin American studies, it provides students with a companion throughout the course. Written by an international team of authors, each of the book's chapters supplies the necessary basic information and a sound introduction to key ideas, issues and debates. In addition to 13 short chapters on the main topics in Latin American studies, it includes time-lines, a glossary of terms and annotated suggestions for further reading.

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The Companion to Latin American Studies is a book which covers an excellent range of material and will prove to be an essential guide for students and lecturers alike. This book is highly useful: well written, with a clear exposition of ideas, it should provide an ideal course book for students and a resource book for lecturers. -- Journal of Iberian and Latin American Research Swanson and his cohorts have gertainly added more grist to the mill with this informative and provocative collection of essays. -- Bulletin of Spanish Studies 20040510

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Philip Swanson is Professor of Hispanic Studies, University of Sheffield, UK

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