The Buenos Aires Reader
History, Culture, Politics
Duke University Press · Print & ebook · November 12, 2024
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- Who it’s for
- Selections trace Buenos Aires's lived experiences from the nineteenth century to the present.
- Themes
- Buenos Aires history and culture, Protest and celebration, Local arts, sport, and food traditions
- Genres
- Travel in Argentina, South American History, Caribbean & Latin American Collections
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The Buenos Aires Reader offers an insider’s look at the diverse lived experiences of the people, politics, and culture of Argentina’s capital city primarily from the nineteenth century to the present. Refuting the tired cliché that Buenos Aires is the “Paris of South America,” this book gives a nuanced view of a city that has long been attentive to international trends yet never ceases to celebrate its local culture.
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The vibrant opinions, reflections, and voices of Buenos Aires come to life through selections that range from songs, poems, letters, and essays to interviews, cartoons, paintings, and historical documents, many of which have been translated into English for the first time. These selections tell the story of the city’s culture of protest and celebration, its passion for soccer and sport, its gastronomy and food traditions, its legendary nightlife, and its musical, literary, and artistic cultures. Providing an unparalleled look at Buenos Aires’s history, culture, and politics, this volume is an ideal companion for anyone interested in this dynamic, disruptive, and inventive city.
Buenos Aires Voices
Selections trace Buenos Aires's lived experiences from the nineteenth century to the present.
Come here for
- Songs from Buenos Aires
- Historical documents from the city
Expect
- The city's passion for soccer
- Its legendary nightlife
Where it sits
| South American History | 48% |
|---|---|
| Caribbean & Latin American Collections | 40% |
| Travel in Argentina | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- South American History
- Caribbean & Latin American Studies
- Travel in Argentina
- Authors
- Diego Armus, Lisa Ubelaker Andrade
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Published
- November 12, 2024
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Buenos Aires history and culture · Protest and celebration · Local arts, sport, and food traditions
- Reading lane
- South American History