English-Speaking Communities in Latin America since Independence |
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| Editor:
| Marshall, Oliver |
| Contribution by:
| University of London, Institute of Latin American Studies Staff, |
| Series title: | Institute of Latin American Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-333-77016-0 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2000 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan Limited
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| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $109.99 |
Book Description:
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Since independence at the beginning of the nineteenth century, Latin America has maintained close links with Britain. This book examines the cultural and social implications of the relationship through a series of case studies that focus on British, Irish, and West Indian immigrants and their descendants in Mexico, Central and South America. The contributors - historians, anthropologists and sociolinguists - explore the past, present and putative future of English-speaking communities...
More DescriptionSince independence at the beginning of the nineteenth century, Latin America has maintained close links with Britain. This book examines the cultural and social implications of the relationship through a series of case studies that focus on British, Irish, and West Indian immigrants and their descendants in Mexico, Central and South America. The contributors - historians, anthropologists and sociolinguists - explore the past, present and putative future of English-speaking communities in Latin America and the relationships with their host societies.