Reviews in September 2007

LatAmRoB, Volume 1, Number 10


José Martí Reader

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Myths of Harmony. Race and Republicanism During the Age of Revolution, Colombia 1795-1831

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Ripped off

Ripped & Torn explores how Levi’s tries to convince Latin America’s fashion-hungry youth they need jeans, despite their shallow pockets Continue reading

Strapped for cash

A Culture of Everyday Credit is a finely constructed work of social history that puts Mexico’s long-suffering housewives centre-stage Continue reading

¡Bandido, bandido!

Bandit Nation by Chris Frazer explores the cultural history of outlaws in Mexico and their role in shaping national identity Continue reading

In sickness and in wealth

Ann Zulawski finds many ailments when she takes the dressing off the relationship between politics and health policies in Bolivia Continue reading

Cheesy grin without the booze

Whisky is a brilliant toast to the nature of happiness in a Uruguay crumbling but still able to smile Continue reading

Rebel with a cause

Travelling With Che Guevara recounts Alberto Granado’s motorcycle journey across Latin America with the young man who would become its most celebrated revolutionary Continue reading


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