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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

Product details

Published Nov 24 1998
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 200
ISBN 9780313007705
Imprint Greenwood
Series Culture and Customs of Latin America and the Caribbean
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

David William Foster

DAVID WILLIAM FOSTER is Chair of the Department of…

Author

Darrell B. Lockhart

DARRELL B. LOCKHART is an assistant professor of S…

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