Pop Culture in Latin America and the Caribbean

Nonfiction, History, Americas, Latin America

• Author: Elizabeth Gackstetter Nichols Ph.D., Timothy R. Robbins Ph.D.
• ISBN: 9781610697545
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication: July 28, 2015
• Imprint: ABC-CLIO
• Language: English

This insightful book introduces the most important trends, people, events, and products of popular culture in Latin America and the Caribbean.

• Explores controversial issues like censorship, gender, cultural imperialism, and globalization

• Allows for cross-cultural comparisons between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States

• Enables quick access to areas of interest through well-organized entries and helpful topic introductions

• Features a discussion on the influence of modern technologies—the Internet, social media, and video games—in Latin American cultures

• Provides substantial citations and references on each element of popular culture