Title: Historiografía crítica y visiones del mundo lationoamericano
Description: Essays on "Latin American Orientalism" in past and present, and similarities and differences compared to European orientalism. Authors explore Islamic context of Spanish expansion in Americas, mentality of conquistadors regarding Islam, and French colonization of Asia and Africa. Also profiles notable Latin American scholars in field such as Enrique Rodó, Jose Vasconcelos and Jorge Luis Borges. Edition limited to 250 copies.
Subjects: Historiography, Intellectual life, Civilization, Latin America, Latin American Philosophy, History, Utopias, Dystopias, Islamic influences, Enemies, Hostility (Psychology), Dignity, Social aspects, Human rights, Respect for persons, Philosophy, Multiculturalism, Cultural pluralism, Orientalism, Muslims, Islam
Places: Latin America