Beyond Slavery: The Multilayered Legacy of Africans in Latin America and the Caribbean

Darién J. Davis (Curatore)

Rowman & Littlefield, 2006

Beyond Slavery traces the enduring impact and legacy of the African diaspora in Latin America and the Caribbean in the modern era. In a rich set of essays, the volume explores the multiple ways that Africans have affected political, economic, and cultural life throughout the region. Focusing on areas traditionally associated with Afro-Latin American culture such as Brazil and the Caribbean basin, this innovative work also highlights places such as Rio de La Plata and Central America, where the African legacy has been important but little studied. The contributors engage readers interested in the African diaspora in a series of vigorous debates ranging from agency and resistance to transculturation, displacement, cross-national dialogue, and popular culture. Documenting the array of diverse voices of Afro-Latin Americans throughout the region, this interdisciplinary book brings to life both their histories and contemporary experiences.   Contributions by: Aviva Chomsky, Darién J. Davis, Dario Euraque, Sujatha Fernandes, David Geggus, Aline Helg, Ricardo D. Salvatore, Eduardo Silva, Jason Stanyek, Camilla Townsend, Bobby Vaughn, Ben Vinson III, and Judith Michelle Williams

• Curatore: Darién J. Davis
• Editore: Rowman & Littlefield
• Collana: Jaguar Books on Latin America
• Anno: 2006
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 298 p.
• Dimensioni: 235 x 148 mm
• Peso: 445 gr.
• EAN: 9780742541313

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