The social conscience of Latin American writing
By: Naomi Lindstrom.
Edition: 1st University of Texas Press ed.
Series: Texas Pan American series
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Austin
Language: eng
Number of pages: 187
Subjects: Latin American literature -- History and criticism; Latin American literature -- 20th century -- History and criticism; Literature and society -- Latin America; Postmodernism (Literature) -- Latin America
Other titles: Social conscience
Description: In this comprehensive, up-to-the-minute survey of research and opinion by leading Latin American cultural and literary critics, Naomi Lindstrom examines five concepts that are currently the focus of intense debate among Latin American writers and thinkers.

Writing in simple, clear terms for both general and specialist readers of Latin American literature, she explores the concepts of autonomy and dependency, postmodernism, literary intellectuals and the mass media, testimonial literature, and gender issues, including gay and lesbian themes. Excepts (in English) from relevant literary works illustrate each concept, while Lindstrom also traces its passage from the social sciences to literature.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-181) and index.