This insightful book introduces the most important trends, people, events, and products of popular culture in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Explores controversial issues like censorship, gender, cultural imperialism, and globalization
• Allows for cross-cultural comparisons between Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States
• Enables quick access to areas of interest through well-organized entries and helpful topic introductions
• Features a discussion on the influence of modern technologies?the Internet, social media, and video games?in Latin American cultures
• Provides substantial citations and references on each element of popular culture