In this update of the 2006 edition, researcher Green (Oxfam, an international relief and development organization) and Branford (Latin American Bureau, BBC) trace the history of Latin America from pre-conquest to contemporary times. They consider identity issues, social movements, politics, and economics in cultural, regional, environmental, and globalization contexts. This excellent introduction to the region includes background vignettes, photos, chronologies, and further reading. Annotation 2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
