The Americas: An Encyclopedia of Culture and Society [2 volumes]
- ISBN-10
- 1440852391
- ISBN-13
- 9781440852398
- Series
- The Americas
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 1037
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-08-31
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Kimberly J. Morse
Description
This two-volume encyclopedia profiles the contemporary culture and society of every country in the Americas, from Canada and the United States to the islands of the Caribbean and the many countries of Latin America.
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