2008 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.

"This comprehensive text contains roughly 200 entries and includes a chronology, discussion of themes in Latin American music, and 37 biographical sidebars of significant musicians and performers. The depth and scope of the book's coverage will benefit music courses, as well as studies in Latin American history, multicultural perspectives, and popular culture." -- Publisher

Covers all aspects of the African-American experience from 1619 to 2006.

Analyzes both the major interventions and minor conflicts stemming from our nation's military operations in these areas and examines the people, places, legislation, and strategies that contributed to these events.

2013 ed. The Encyclopedia of Caribbean Religions offers a Caribbean perspective on Caribbean religion and, by virtue of the global nature of Caribbean religions, a Caribbean perspective on world religion.

A comprehensive introduction to the major events, figures, and movements that have shaped the postcolonial history of the Anglophone world

Draws together entries on all aspects of literature including authors, critics, major works, magazines, genres, schools and movements in these regions.