Digital Latin American Reference Materials
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Europa World PlusCoverage: current. the online version of the Europa World Year Book, covering political and economic information in more than 250 countries and territories.
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Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture2008 ed. Provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary view of Latin American history and culture from prehistoric times to the present. Covers cultural issues and includes numerous biographical profiles of important figures in politics, letters and the arts.
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Countries & Their Cultures2001 ed. Focuses on cultures and countries around the world, specifically what is and is not shared culturally by the people who live in a particular country. Entries contain descriptive summaries of the country in question, including demographic, historical, cultural, economic, religious, and political information.
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Hispanic-American Religious Cultures2009 ed. This encyclopedia is the first comprehensive survey of Hispanic American religiosity, contextualizing the roles of Latino and Latina Americans within U.S. religious culture.
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Latino Americans and Political Participation: a Reference Handbook2004 ed. An examination by distinguished Latino/a scholars of the increasing influence of Latino/a Americans on U.S. electoral and social movements.
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Pop Culture Latin America! Media, Arts, and Lifestyle2005 ed. A survey of contemporary Latin American popular culture, covering topics that range from music and film to popular festivals and fashion.
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Encyclopedia of Western Colonialism since 14502006 ed. A comprehensive resource on the subject of colonialism, tracing many facets of the history of colonial growth and imperialism. Also addresses the ideology and theories behind colonialism and imperialism, and the major issues at the core of the debate on colonialism and its consequences.
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Argentina: a Global Studies HandbookAn exploration of modern Argentina, combining narrative historical chapters with a reference section covering the nation's most important cultural figures, places, and events.
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Brazil: a Global Studies Handbook2007 ed. An introduction to Brazil—its history, the evolution of its society and culture, and the staggering variety of peoples and landscapes within its borders.
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Brazilian Music: Northeastern Traditions and the Heartbeat of a Modern Nation2005 ed. This volume explores the music of Brazil's Northeast, gauging its historical and cultural importance within the nation's diverse culture.
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Costa Rica: a Global Studies HandbookA guide to one of Latin America\'s most stable and progressive nations, examining the country's development, unique features, and the challenges Costa Ricans face in the 21st century.
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Mexico: a Global Studies Handbook2008 ed. An authoritative yet accessible introduction to the history, politics, and society of one of Latin America's most enigmatic and culturally diverse countries.
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States of Mexico: a Reference Guide to History2009 ed. This unique volume is the one-stop resource for the most important information on the history, culture, places of interest, cuisine, and more of each of the 32 states of Mexico.
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Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures2001 ed. A comprehensive reference source to chronicle Pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern Mesoamerica, defined as the lands stretching from Mexico to the southern tip of Central America.
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Historic Cities of the Americas: an Illustrate Encyclopedia2005 ed. Explores the history of the Americas through the birth and development of the hemisphere`s great cities. Also includes rare maps, prints, and photographs.
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Aztecs: New Perspectives2005 ed. This volume looks at the essential elements in the Aztecs` rise, fall, and enduring influence.
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Handbook of Inca Mythology2004 ed. Provides an accessible introduction to the rites, beliefs, and spiritual tales of the Incas. It provides a concise overview of Incan civilization and mythology, a chronology of mythic and historical events, and an A–Z inventory of central themes (sacrifice, fertility, competition, reversaldualism, colors, constellations, giants, and miniatures), personages (Viracocha, Manco Capac, Pachackuti Inca), locations (Lake Titicaca, Corickancha), rituals, and icons.
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Handbook of Mesoamerican Mythology2000 ed. An introduction to the myths of Mesoamerica from ancient times to the present.
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Celebrating Latino Folklore
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Call Number: Case Ref E-BookISBN: 031334339XPublication Date: 2012-07-16Latino folklore comprises a kaleidoscope of cultural traditions. This compelling three-volume work showcases its richness, complexity, and beauty.
• 300 A–Z entries that describe the myriad topics of Latino folklore
• Contributions from distinguished scholars from across the United States
• Photographs, paintings, and documents that supplement and enhance the essays
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The Oxford Encyclopedia Of Latinos & Latinas In The United States byCall Number: Case Ref E-BookPublication Date: 2005A landmark scholarly work, The Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States offers comprehensive, reliable, and accessible information about the fastest growing minority population in the nation. With an unprecedented scope and cutting-edge scholarship, the Encyclopedia draws together the diverse historical and contemporary experiences in the United States of Latinos and Latinas from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
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Encyclopedia of U. S. - Latin American Relations
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Call Number: Case Ref E-BookISBN: 0872897621Publication Date: 2012-01-31No previous work has covered the web of important players, places, and events that have shaped the history of the United States’ relations with its neighbors to the south. From the Monroe Doctrine through today’s tensions with Latin America’s new leftist governments, this history is rich in case studies of diplomatic, economic, and military cooperation and contentiousness. -
Brazil Today
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Call Number: Case Ref E-BookISBN: 9780313346736Publication Date: 2011-12-12For students, business people, government officials, artists, and tourists―in short, anyone traveling to or wishing to know more about contemporary Brazil―this is an essential resource.
• 250 A–Z entries on contemporary government, the economic and business sectors, social movements, environmental issues, culture, and more
• Dozens of photographs of geographic features, landmarks, architecture, the urban landscape, industrial and agricultural enterprises, and personalities from politics, entertainment, and sports -
Brill's Encyclopaedia of the Neo-Latin World
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Call Number: Case Ref E-BookISBN: 9789004265721Publication Date: 2014-03-17"With its striking range and penetrating depth, Brill’s Encyclopaedia of the Neo-Latin World traces the enduring history and wide-ranging cultural influence of Neo-Latin, the form of Latin that originated in the Italian Renaissance and persists to the modern era. Featuring original contributions by a host of distinguished international scholars, this comprehensive reference work explores every aspect of the civilized world from literature and law to philosophy and the sciences"
LGBTQ Encyclopedias
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Boy Culture: an EncyclopediaWhat does it really mean to be a boy today? With more boy-targeted music, television, and movies than ever, a growing national diversity, challenging family dynamics, and a variety of good and bad role models, being a North American boy is a vastly different experience than it was just a few decades ago. Interdisciplinary with a focus on queer and trans issues, world cultures, fashion, disability/ability, literature and music. Excellent bibliographies attached to the articles.
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Encyclopedia of American Social Movements2015 ed. This encyclopedia examines every significant social movement in American history through the early twenty-first century.
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Encyclopedia of Contemporary LGBTQ Literature of the United States2009 ed. Contains hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries survey contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer American literature and its social contexts.
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Encyclopedia of Gender and Society2009 ed. Covers the major theories, research, people, and issues in contemporary gender studies. This comprehensive, two-volume encyclopedia is distinguished by a cross-national/cross-cultural perspective that provides comparative analyses of the life experiences of men and women around the world.
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Encyclopedia of Gender in Media2012 ed. Examines the role of the media in enabling, facilitating, or challenging the social construction of gender in our society.
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Encyclopedia of Identity2010 ed. Offering a broad, comprehensive overview of the definitions, politics, manifestations, concepts, and ideas related to identity, the entries include short biographies of major thinkers and leaders, as well as discussions of events, personalities, and concepts. The Encyclopedia of Identity is designed for readers to grasp the nature and breadth of identity as a psychological, social, anthropological, and popular idea.
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Encyclopedia of Lesbian and Gay Histories and Cultures2000 edition of the print series of Lesbian and Gay Histories and Cultures.
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Gay and Lesbian Rights2009 ed. Provides readers with the background and resources needed to understand these civil rights issues.
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Greenwood Encyclopedia of LGBT Issues Worldwide2009. Detailed articles present a general overview along with an in depth look at issues such as Education, Employment, Economics, Social/Government Programs, Sexuality, Family, Community, Health, Politics, Law, Religion, and Violence.
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LGBT Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History in America2004 ed. Provides a comprehensive survey of lesbian and gay history and culture in the United States. Includes articles ranging from short biographical entries to longer essays surveying topics such as the Stonewall riots, federal law and policy, same sex institutions, and AIDS.
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Sage Encyclopedia of LGBTQ Studies2016. This encyclopedia focuses on LGBTQ issues and identity primarily through the lenses of psychology, human development, and sociology, emphasizing queer, feminist, and ecological perspectives on the topic.
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Same-Sex Marriage: A Reference HandbookProvides a comprehensive review of attitudes toward same-sex marriage in the United States, examining historical events, religious traditions, and gender norms that have influenced understandings of same-sex marriage in America. Information regarding same-sex relationships in other cultures, both today and in previous eras, provides insightful perspective to the topic; arguments for and against same-sex marriages are presented along with rebuttals to both positions. Of special interest is the Doucments and Data section, with full text of legislation and relevant state and world-wide statistics.
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West's Encyclopedia of American Law2004 ed. (2nd ed) Provides current information on more than 5,000 legal topics. Covers such high-profile topics as the Americans with Disabilities Act, capital punishment, domestic violence, gay and lesbian rights, and physician-assisted suicide.
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Wiley Blackwell encyclopedia of gender and sexuality studiesInvaluable resource for students and scholars in the overlapping areas of gender, feminist, queer, masculinity, and sexuality studies; and acknowledges the growing interdisciplinary impact of these fields. Attention paid to the identification and inclusion of feminist authors and activists, women’s non-governmental organizations, and key texts, events and legislation that have either enhanced or curtailed women’s rights.
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Britannica Online This link opens in a new windowCoverage: current. This web version of the Encyclopedia Britannica includes links to websites, a subject guide to the Internet, and special features.
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The Continuum Complete International Encyclopedia of Sexuality byPublication Date: 2010This comprehensive scholarly reference work provides authoritative coverage of the full range of topics in the study of human sexual behavior throughout the world. The Encyclopedia brings together an international team of 200 leading scholars to provide a complete view of the field. Entries represent the highest quality of scholarship, but are written in a manner accessible to student and non-specialist readers and include full bibliographies to aid further research. A range of topics is explored including gender-conflicted persons, unconventional sexual patterns, contraception, AIDS, sexual dysfunctions, and therapies.
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Historical Dictionary of the Lesbian and Gay Liberation Movements
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ISBN: 0810872269Publication Date: 2013-09-19Not so long ago hardly anything was said of the Lesbian Liberation Movement and the Gay Liberation Movement, indeed, the terms gay and lesbian were not even used if some other expression could be found. Today, by contrast, hardly a day passes when something important does not occur, and is carried by the major media and disseminated on more personal levels through blogs and the social media.
