Ten Notable Women of Modern Latin America - by James D Henderson & Linda R Henderson & Suzanne M Litrel (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Spanning from independence to the present, this book introduces readers to the history of modern Latin America through the experiences of ten notable women. Each biographical chapter includes an overview of the era, providing a fresh perspective on Latin American history.

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Spanning two centuries--and in an engaging and readable text--Ten Notable Women in Modern Latin America provides a diversity of women's experiences from all walks of life. These characteristics make this book an ideal text for an introduction to Latin American history.

Updated and thoroughly revised, this new edition promises to be an excellent teaching tool due to its breadth of coverage of all Latin America, its informed description of women's roles in each era, and its accessible narrative. I assigned a previous edition in my survey courses for years, and inevitably students cited it as their favorite book. In a field remarkably bereft of readable textbooks, this book is a rare gem--a volume guaranteed to engage the attention and enthusiasm of undergraduates.

About the Author

James D. Henderson is distinguished professor emeritus of international studies at Coastal Carolina University. Prior to his scholarly career, he served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Columbia. His books include Modernization in Colombia: The Laureano Gómez Years, 1886-1965.
Linda R. Henderson is professor emerita at Coastal Carolina University. She has also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Colombia.
Suzanne M. Litrel is a historian of Brazil and the Portuguese Atlantic world. She has taught at Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, and Bay Shore High School in New York. For more information, see suzannelitrel.com.