Coverage: current. the online version of the Europa World Year Book, covering political and economic information in more than 250 countries and territories.

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.

2001 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.

2009 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.

2004 ed. An examination by distinguished Latino/a scholars of the increasing influence of Latino/a Americans on U.S. electoral and social movements.

2005 ed. A survey of contemporary Latin American popular culture, covering topics that range from music and film to popular festivals and fashion.

2006 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.

An exploration of modern Argentina, combining narrative historical chapters with a reference section covering the nation's most important cultural figures, places, and events.

2007 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.

2005 ed. This volume explores the music of Brazil's Northeast, gauging its historical and cultural importance within the nation's diverse culture.

A 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.

2008 ed. An authoritative yet accessible introduction to the history, politics, and society of one of Latin America's most enigmatic and culturally diverse countries.

2009 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.

2001 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.

2005 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.

2005 ed. This volume looks at the essential elements in the Aztecs` rise, fall, and enduring influence.

2004 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.

2000 ed. An introduction to the myths of Mesoamerica from ancient times to the present.