A History of Book Publishing in Contemporary Latin America

This book explores the cultural history of Latin America by examining the book as a symbolic good and a practice of publication, highlighting how publishers played a significant role in shaping the continent's identity from the 1930s to the 1970s. It combines theoretical approaches and empirical landscapes to understand how Latin American publishers unified their continent through the publication of books. The focus on Latin America responds to the continent's interconnected national cultures and the influence of Americanism and Latin Americanism on regional integration. The book raises broader questions about the unifying power of ideas in books across cultural areas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 26 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the rich tapestry of Latin America's cultural history, offering a unique perspective through the lens of a symbolic good and a practice – the book itself, and the act of publication. These two powerful elements have exerted an indisputable influence on shaping the modern world.

The volume seamlessly blends a diverse range of theoretical frameworks and empirical landscapes, aiming to unravel the remarkable story of how Latin American publishers emerged as the driving force behind a symbolic unification of their continent during the 1930s to 1970s. This Latin American focus is rooted in a fundamental aspect of the continent's history: the interconnectedness of its national cultures.

Prior to the 1950s, Americanism and Latin Americanism served as moral frameworks that guided publishers' thoughts and actions, profoundly impacting the process of regional integration. By illustrating the intricate ways in which Latin American publishing markets were articulated, the book raises broader and comparative questions about how the ideas embodied in books also aimed to bring about unity in other cultural realms.

The interplay of cultural, political, and economic themes, coupled with the distinctive style of writing, makes this book an appealing read for a broad audience with a keen interest in history, sociology, global culture, and historical and sociological sensibilities.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367509910