Argentina: A Global Studies Handbook Contributor(s): Edwards, Todd L. (Author) |
|
ISBN: 1851099867 ISBN-13: 9781851099863 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $82.17 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2008 Annotation: This work is a unique exploration of modern Argentina, combining narrative historical chapters with a reference section covering the nation's most important cultural figures, places, and events. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Regional Studies - History | Latin America - South America - Social Science | Human Geography |
Dewey: 982 |
LCCN: 2007031368 |
Series: Global Studies: Latin America & the Caribbean |
Physical Information: 1.26" H x 6.4" W x 9.09" (1.49 lbs) 376 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Argentina: A Global Studies Handbook is a revealing look at South America's second largest nation, providing an interdisciplinary introduction to the country's economy, history, geography, politics, government, society, and culture. Argentina spans over five centuries of the nation's evolution--from the arrival of the conquistadors through the years of revolution and independence, from the Peron era and the often difficult post-Peron transitioning, to the surprising success of current president N stor Kirchner. The book features both narrative chapters on the country's history and culture, and a reference section with alphabetically organized entries on important people, places, events, and more. There is no better place to begin an investigation of Argentine society and culture, its rich artistic traditions and volatile politics, and the dramatic history that shaped the nation as it is today. |