Heffes, Gisela
The Latin American Ecocultural Reader
- ISBN 13:
- 9780810142633
- author:
- Heffes, Gisela
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Northwestern University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 376
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 centimeters (0.77 kg
- Genre:
- History, Latin America, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Latin American Ecocultural Reader brings together a diverse range of literary and cultural texts that explore the natural world. Spanning from the early colonial period to the present, these selections offer new insights into the complex relationships between humans and the environment in Spanish-speaking countries and Brazil. Edited by Jennifer French and Gisela Heffes, this anthology presents work by canonical figures alongside contemporary voices that highlight the experiences of marginalized populations. Each selection is accompanied by a short essay on the author, providing context for their writing and its relevance to our current environmental crisis. The book's eight parts are arranged chronologically, with introductory essays that set the historical and cultural background for each period. This comprehensive reader provides a unique perspective on the evolution of environmental thought in Latin America, tracing connections between ancient cultures and modern-day ecological concerns.
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