National Rhythms, African Roots

The Deep History of Latin American Popular Dance

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Author:

Chasteen, John Charles

Series title:

Diálogos Ser.

ISBN:

978-0-8263-2941-7

Publication Date:

Jan 2004

Publisher:

University of New Mexico Press

Book Format:

Paperback

List Price:

USD $29.95

Book Description:

John Chasteen examines the history behind sexually suggestive dances (salsa, samba, and tango) that brought people of different social classes and races together in Latin America.

Book Details

Pages:	269
Detailed Subjects:	Performing Arts / Dance / History & Criticism Performing Arts / Dance / Regional & Cultural Performing Arts / Dance / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):	6.04 x 9.02 x 0.68 Inches
Book Weight:	1.012 Pounds

Author Biography

Chasteen, John Charles (Author)

John Charles Chasteen is associate professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is the highly acclaimed translator of Tulio Halperin Donghi's The Contemporary History of Latin America.

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