Culture and customs of Argentina
By: David William Foster, Melissa Fitch Lockhart, Darrell B. Lockhart.
Contributors: Lockhart, Melissa Fitch.; Lockhart, Darrell B.
Series: Culture and customs of Latin America and the Caribbean,
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 173
Subjects: Argentina -- Civilization -- 20th century; Argentina -- Social life and customs
Description: Argentina, one of the most dynamic societies in Latin America, is known for its impressive level of cultural output. This examination of the social and cultural institutions of Argentine society contains a series of comprehensive and informative essays that focus on the most important forms of cultural production in terms of major works, major artists, and major venues.

Students and interested readers will discover what is unique about Argentina's culture and customs in this thorough and engaging overview. The authors describe the issues that have dominated Argentine society and place everything in its proper context by including a chronology of major historic events.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.