Music, Tradition, and Culture at the U.S.-Mexico Border
Between Norteno and Tejano Conjunto analyzes the origin, evolution, and dissemination of Norteno and Tejano Conjunto, as part of a regional-transnational identity in the US-Mexico border.
Preserving an Afro-Brazilian Tradition in a Globalized World
In Capoeira, Mobility, and Tourism: Preserving an Afro-Brazilian Tradition in a Globalized World, Sergio Gonzalez Varela examines the mobility of capoeira leaders and practitioners. He analyzes their motivations and spirituality as well as their ability to reconfigure social practices.
Venezuela enjoyed periods of democratically elected governments in the latter half of the twentieth century but in the past two decades has increasingly descended into autocratic rule, coupled with economic collapse. Venezuela's Transition to Authoritarianism explores how and why this happened.
An Ethical Turn In Governance: The Call for a New Development Narrative invites a unique policy response to the pressing question of how can governance be improved in an age when people are profoundly disenchanted by the public policy solutions to mitigate the anguish of Caribbean development.
This comprehensive regional geography text, for geography or Latin American studies courses, helps students understand the region through the twin themes of the environment and development. Jokisch engages in current debates and issues, while covering the physical geography, history, and distinct sub-regions within the thematic framework.
Aristide: A Theological and Political Introduction is a study of the political theory, democratic vision, and theological ethics and anthropology in the writings and ideas of Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
This book expertly traces the long, erratic, and incomplete path of Latin Americas political and socioeconomic democratization, from a group of colonies lacking democratic practice and culture up to the present.
The Coloniality of State Power in Colombia and Mexico
The book offers a comparative analysis of security policies within the scope of the 'war on drugs' in Colombia and Mexico and the authoritarian state transformation this entailed.
Begun in 1966, The World Today Series offers a penetrating look into every nation-its geographical setting, history, current government, politics, cultures, economy, as well as its problems and prospects. The up-to-date content is effectively supplemented with maps, photographs, original art, and comprehensive bibliographies. As events become ......
