num_pages: 217
description: This volume’s genesis stems from the contributors’ conviction that, given its vitality and excellence, Latin American literature deserves a more prominent place in comparative literature publications, curricula, and disciplinary discussions. The editors introduce the volume arguing, first, that there still exists, in some quarters, a lingering bias against literature written in Spanish and Portuguese and, second, that by embracing Latin American literature and culture more enthusiastically, comparative literature would find itself reinvigorated, placed into productive discourse with a host of issues, languages, literatures, and cultures that have too long been paid scant academic attention.
language: English
title: Comparative Cultural Studies and Latin America
titlecomplete: Comparative Cultural Studies and Latin America
ratings_count: 1
series: Comparative Cultural Studies
publisher: Purdue University Press