Identity and Modernity in Latin America

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Identity and Modernity in Latin America by Jorge Larrain, Wiley
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jorge Larrain ISBN: 9780745667515
Publisher: Wiley Publication: May 2, 2013
Imprint: Polity Language: English
Author: Jorge Larrain
ISBN: 9780745667515
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: May 2, 2013
Imprint: Polity
Language: English

In this important new book Jorge Larrain examines the trajectories of modernity and identity in Latin America and their reciprocal relationships. Drawing on a large body of work across a vast historical and geographical range, he offers an innovative and wide-ranging account of the cultural transformations and processes of modernization that have occurred in Latin America since colonial times.

The book begins with a theoretical discussion of the concepts of modernity and identity. In contrast to theories which present modernity and identity in Latin America as mutually excluding phenomena, the book shows their continuity and interconnection. It also traces historically the respects in which the Latin American trajectory to modernity differs from or converges with other trajectories, using this as a basis to explore specific elements of Latin America's culture and modernity today.

The originality of Larrain's approach lies in the wide coverage and combination of sources drawn from the social sciences, history and literature. The volume relates social commentaries, literary works and media developments to the periods covered, to the changing social end economic structure, and to changes in the prevailing ideologies.

This book will appeal to second and third-year undergraduates and Masters level students doing courses in sociology, cultural studies and Latin American history, politics and literature.

.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In this important new book Jorge Larrain examines the trajectories of modernity and identity in Latin America and their reciprocal relationships. Drawing on a large body of work across a vast historical and geographical range, he offers an innovative and wide-ranging account of the cultural transformations and processes of modernization that have occurred in Latin America since colonial times.

The book begins with a theoretical discussion of the concepts of modernity and identity. In contrast to theories which present modernity and identity in Latin America as mutually excluding phenomena, the book shows their continuity and interconnection. It also traces historically the respects in which the Latin American trajectory to modernity differs from or converges with other trajectories, using this as a basis to explore specific elements of Latin America's culture and modernity today.

The originality of Larrain's approach lies in the wide coverage and combination of sources drawn from the social sciences, history and literature. The volume relates social commentaries, literary works and media developments to the periods covered, to the changing social end economic structure, and to changes in the prevailing ideologies.

This book will appeal to second and third-year undergraduates and Masters level students doing courses in sociology, cultural studies and Latin American history, politics and literature.

.

More books from Wiley

Cover of the book European Climate Vulnerabilities and Adaptation by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book A Sneetch is a Sneetch and Other Philosophical Discoveries by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book Health Care Professionalism at a Glance by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book A Companion to American Gothic by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book English Language Arts, Grade 8 Module 1 by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book Social Media in the Public Sector by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book A Companion to the American Novel by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book Power System Wide-area Stability Analysis and Control by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book The Leadership Challenge by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book A Kick in the Attitude by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book A Woman's Dilemma by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book Pancreatic Cancer, Cystic Neoplasms and Endocrine Tumors by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book Geographic Thought by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book Wittgenstein by Jorge Larrain
Cover of the book Microreactors in Organic Chemistry and Catalysis by Jorge Larrain
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy