Social, Political, and Religious Movements in the Modern Americas

This volume explores social, political, and religious movements in Latin America, offering historical perspectives to understand national, regional, and global issues from the early twentieth century to the present day. It covers cultural, demographic, and urban changes, migratory, political, and identity movements, and religious visions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 406 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into a diverse range of significant themes concerning social, political, and religious movements in Latin America, providing invaluable historical insights to comprehend national, regional, and global issues from the early twentieth century to the present day. Comprising a collection of meticulously researched chapters, this volume is organized into three distinct sections. The first section, titled "Social," explores the cultural, demographic, and urban transformations that have emerged with increasing frequency in Latin America since the early twentieth century. It sheds light on the shifts in society, including the rise of new cultural expressions, population growth, and the urbanization of regions. The second section, titled "Political," delves into the resurgence of migratory, political, and identity movements that have gained significant momentum in recent decades. It examines the complex dynamics of migration, political polarization, and the quest for social and cultural recognition within Latin American communities. The third section, titled "Religious," examines various Latin American religious visions, highlighting their unique characteristics and contributions to the religious landscape of the region. From the religious dominance of Catholicism, a remarkable shift in the religious panorama has occurred in recent decades, intertwining with politics, history, and society.

This comprehensive volume delves into a diverse range of significant themes concerning social, political, and religious movements in Latin America, providing invaluable historical insights to comprehend national, regional, and global issues from the early twentieth century to the present day. Comprising a collection of meticulously researched chapters, this volume is organized into three distinct sections. The first section, titled "Social," explores the cultural, demographic, and urban transformations that have emerged with increasing frequency in Latin America since the early twentieth century. It sheds light on the shifts in society, including the rise of new cultural expressions, population growth, and the urbanization of regions. The second section, titled "Political," delves into the resurgence of migratory, political, and identity movements that have gained significant momentum in recent decades. It examines the complex dynamics of migration, political polarization, and the quest for social and cultural recognition within Latin American communities. The third section, titled "Religious," examines various Latin American religious visions, highlighting their unique characteristics and contributions to the religious landscape of the region. From the religious dominance of Catholicism, a remarkable shift in the religious panorama has occurred in recent decades, intertwining with politics, history, and society.

This comprehensive volume delves into a diverse range of significant themes concerning social, political, and religious movements in Latin America, providing invaluable historical insights to comprehend national, regional, and global issues from the early twentieth century to the present day. Comprising a collection of meticulously researched chapters, this volume is organized into three distinct sections. The first section, titled "Social," explores the cultural, demographic, and urban transformations that have emerged with increasing frequency in Latin America since the early twentieth century. It sheds light on the shifts in society, including the rise of new cultural expressions, population growth, and the urbanization of regions. The second section, titled "Political," delves into the resurgence of migratory, political, and identity movements that have gained significant momentum in recent decades. It examines the complex dynamics of migration, political polarization, and the quest for social and cultural recognition within Latin American communities. The third section, titled "Religious," examines various Latin American religious visions, highlighting their unique characteristics and contributions to the religious landscape of the region. From the religious dominance of Catholicism, a remarkable shift in the religious panorama has occurred in recent decades, intertwining with politics, history, and society.

This comprehensive volume delves into a diverse range of significant themes concerning social, political, and religious movements in Latin America, providing invaluable historical insights to comprehend national, regional, and global issues from the early twentieth century to the present day. Comprising a collection of meticulously researched chapters, this volume is organized into three distinct sections. The first section, titled "Social," explores the cultural, demographic, and urban transformations that have emerged with increasing frequency in Latin America since the early twentieth century. It sheds light on the shifts in society, including the rise. The second section, titled "Political," delves into the resurgence of migratory, political, and identity movements that have gained significant momentum in recent decades. It examines the complex dynamics of migration, political polarization, and the quest for social and cultural recognition within Latin American communities. The third section, titled "Religious," examines various Latin American religious visions, highlighting their unique characteristics and contributions to the religious landscape of the region. From the religious dominance of Catholicism, a remarkable shift in the religious panorama has occurred in recent decades, intertwining with politics, history, and society.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367493103