Culture and Customs of Argentina

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David William Foster, Melissa Fitch Lockhart, Darrell B. Lockhart

Book Code: GR0319

ISBN: 0-313-30319-3

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-30319-7

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200 pages, chronology,

Greenwood Press

Publication: 11/30/1998

List Price: $57.95 (UK Sterling Price: £31.95)

Availability: Print on demand

Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Ebook

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Culture and Customs of Latin America and the Caribbean

Reviews:

...an excellent historical and contemporary overview of Argentina's rich cultural tradition....recommended for all academic and public libraries.
—Library Journal

Description: Argentina, one of the most dynamic societies in Latin America, is known for its impressive level of cultural production. This examination of the social and cultural institutions of Argentine society contains a series of comprehensive and informative essays that focus on the most important forms of cultural production in terms of major works, major artists, and major venues. Students and interested readers will discover what is unique about Argentina's culture and customs in this thorough and engaging overview. The authors describe the issues that have dominated Argentine society and place everything in its proper context by including a chronology of major historic events. This volume also contains chapters on Religion, Social Customs, Broadcasting and Print Media, Cinema, Literature, Performing Arts, and Art (including Sculpture, Photography, Architecture, Painting).

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Chronology
Context
Religion
Social Customs
Broadcasting and Print Media
Cinema
Literature
Performing Arts
Art (Sculpture, Photography, Architecture, Painting)
Index

LC Card Number: 98-15325

LCC Class: F2848

Dewey Class: 982


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