Las regiones de México

Este volumen, segundo de una serie de varios que se han proyectado, reune varios estudios que tienen en comun su interes por descrubrir y conocer vinculos entre la historia humana y la naturaleza. No sera aventurado decir que esos vinculos son infinitos, o casi. Acciones y percepciones de individuos y sociedades tienen que ver, en un sentido u otro, con realidades como el clima, la hidrografia, la flora o la fauna. El correr del tiempo marca tendencias y diferencias en una sucesion interminable de cambios. Asi, los vinculos entre historia humana y naturaleza dan pie a una enorme variedad de...

A riveting, comprehensive history of the Arab people and tribes that explores the role of language as a cultural touchstone. This kaleidoscopic book covers almost 3,000 years of Arab history and shines a light on the footloose Arab people and tribes who conquered lands and disseminated their language and culture over vast distances. Tracing this process to the origins of the Arabic language, rather than the advent of Islam, Tim Mackintosh-Smith begins his narrative more than a thousand years before Muhammad and focuses on how Arabic, both spoken and written, has functioned as a vital source...

"The authenticity and contributions of some 20 Cuban musicians, immortalized by the camera, are revealed in this photographic tribute. Throughout these pages, the lives of Sindo Garay, Compay Segundo, Adalberto Alvarez, Arsenio Rodriguez, Benny Moré, Chano Pozo, Felix Chapotín, Ibrahim Ferrer, José Luis Cortés, Miguel Matamoros, Ñico Saquito, Omara Portuondo, Cachaíto Lopez, Pancho ""El Bravo,"" Polo Montañez, Puntillita, Rubén González, and Tata Güines are explored. The companion audio CD provides examples of the vibrant music these artists create."

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Cuarenta años después del derrocamiento del gobierno de Salvador Allende en Chile, la versión tradicional de golpe de Estado en América Latina ha pasado a mejor vida. En el futuro será difícil ver carros de combate en las calles y aviones lanzando sus misiles a palacios presidenciales. Hoy, la técnica del golpe de Estado es practicada desde los despachos del poder industrial y financiero, con la connivencia del parlamento o del poder judicial. Son los llamados golpes constitucionales o golpes de «mercado». Sin embargo, no fue así durante la Guerra Fría. Desde mediados del siglo xx, ...