The focus is on the evolution of Latin America and Africa as they navigate significant political and economic crises. The book analyzes the unique challenges each region faces and explores the historical and contemporary factors influencing their development. It offers insights into the resilience and strategies employed by these regions in response to adversity, making it a critical resource for understanding their complex trajectories.
Focusing on the political and economic crises faced by Latin America and Africa, this book explores their developmental trajectories. It analyzes how historical contexts and contemporary challenges have shaped the regions' responses to adversity, highlighting key events and trends that influence their growth and resilience. Through in-depth examination, the text offers insights into the complexities of development in these diverse regions.
The first biography of Zelia Nuttall (1857-1933), a pioneering Mexican- American anthropologist whose work on Aztec cosmology and mastery of ancient codices helped shape our understanding of pre-Columbian Mexico. Grindle captures the appeal and contradictions of this trailblazing woman, who brought a new rigor to the study of ancient civilizations.