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Cantinflas and the Chaos of Mexican Modernity (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Probes into the life and times of Mario Moreno, Latin America's famous film star from the 1940s to the 1970s. This book illuminates the social and cultural history of twentieth-century Mexico. It is suitable for courses on Mexican history and Latin American film.
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Aces Wild: The Race for Mach 1 (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
They were in a two-man race to break the sound barrier. It was October 1947, a time before high-speed digital computers, when predictions of what would happen to fighter planes at such speeds were nebulous.
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Expanding Empires: Cultural Interaction and Exchange in World Societies from Ancient to Early Modern Times (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Examines the processes of cultural exchange as they occurred in empire building, looking at Early Mesopotamia, Africa, Greece, Japan, India, the Arab world, and empires in other parts of the globe.
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P.O.W. in the Pacific: Memoirs of an American Doctor in World War II (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Presents the story of William N Donovan, a US Army medical officer in the Philippines who, as a prisoner of war, faced unspeakable conditions and abuse in Japanese camps during World War II.
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Mexico's Cinema: A Century of Film and Filmmakers (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Mexican films have received high acclaim and impressive box-office returns. Moreover, Mexico has an advanced movie industry in the Spanish-speaking world, and its impact on Mexican culture and society cannot be overstated.
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James K. Polk: A Clear and Unquestionable Destiny (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
When he was elected President in 1845, James K Polk was only 49 years old - at that time the youngest president ever to be elected. He faced a conflicted nation on the verge of tremendous territorial expansion.
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Henry L. Stimson: The First Wise Man (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
The twentieth century witnessed the rise of the United States as the preeminent player on the world stage. Henry L Stimson was among those individuals responsible for the American ascension in the arena of foreign policy.
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Revolution and Revolutionaries: Guerrilla Movements in Latin America (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Examines various aspects of guerrilla warfare in Latin America.
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Slavery and Freedom in Delaware, 1639-1865 (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Offers a comprehensive analysis of slavery in the First State. This text is suitable for courses in colonial and antebellum history. It provides insight into this period in the nation's history.
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Riots in the Cities: Popular Politics and the Urban Poor in Latin America 1765-1910 (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Intends to encourage Latin Americanists to rethink standard notions of urban politics before the populist era.
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Communication in Latin America: Journalism, Mass Media, and Society (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
How has mass communication evolved in Latin America? How has the political climate in that region shaped the role of the mass media? What factors unite these many diverse countries? What are the special challenges facing this turbulent area?
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Democracy in Latin America: Patterns and Cycles (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Events such as the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement have made it imperative for students to grasp the history and possible directions of... Læs mere
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