Pop Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Pop Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Pop Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean

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This insightful book introduces the most important trends, people, events, and products of popular culture in Latin America and the Caribbean. In recent times, Latin American influences have permeated American culture through music, movies, television, and literature. This sweeping volume serves as a ready-reference guide to pop culture in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, focusing on Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Haiti, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Costa Rica, among other areas. The work encourages hands-on engagement with the popular culture in these places, making such suggestions as Brazilian films to rent or where to find Venezuelan music on the Internet. To start, the book covers various perspectives and issues of these regions, including the influence of the United States, how the idea of machismo reflects on the portrayal of women in these societies, and the representation of Latino-Caribo cultures in film and other mediums. Entries cover key trends, people, events, and products from the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Each section gives detailed information and profound insights into some of the more academic—and often controversial—debates on the subject, while the inclusion of the Internet, social media, and video games make the book timely and relevant.

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Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2015
ISBN
9781610697545
Edition
1
Topic
Histoire
Subtopic
Géographie historique

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. Chronology
  7. Introduction
  8. Chapter 1: Popular Music
  9. Chapter 2: Books and Contemporary Literature
  10. Chapter 3: Film in Latin America and the Caribbean
  11. Chapter 4: Television and Radio
  12. Chapter 5: Internet and Social Media
  13. Chapter 6: Sports in Latin America and the Caribbean
  14. Chapter 7: Video Games
  15. Chapter 8: Fashion and Couture in Latin America
  16. Appendix: Top Ten Lists
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index
  19. About the Authors