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A craze for foreign goods struck Latin Americans in the decades after independence that has continued to the present. People of all classes and backgrounds abandoned traditional, locally made goods that had satisfied needs and wishes for centuries: merchants in Costa Rica replaced wooden benches with sofas; Indians in the remote interior of Bolivia used imported British cottons instead of homemade cloth; wealthy and poor alike in Chile began to drink coffee rather than herbal teas.The contributors to The Allure of the Foreign trace instances of the demand for imported goods and their patterns of useas well as the smaller number of cases in which local goods retained their popularityto investigate why foreign goods became so popular only after the creation of independent Latin American republics. They find that this fascination stemmed from the cultural dilemmas of the new Latin American nations. Caught between a desire to separate themselves from their former European rulers and the wish to join in a new global modernity, Latin Americans developed ways of using European and North American goods to show off newly invented national identities.With its variety of economic, social, and cultural approaches, this book will appeal to readers in many fields, including consumption studies and economic history as well as anthropology and Latin American studies.Benjamin S. Orlove is Professor of Anthropology and Ecology in the Division of Environmental Studies, University of California, Davis.
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The analysis in this book is thorough, but I found it a bit heavy at times. Some sections felt like they dragged on. Still, the insights about foreign imports in Latin America are pretty enlightening. If you're into academic texts, you might enjoy it more than I did.
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Sofia Martinez
Great Academic Resource
I bought this book for my research on Latin American studies, and it has been incredibly valuable. The connections made between various analytical levels and historical context are brilliant. Perfect for students and researchers alike!
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Luciana Torres
A Thought-Provoking Read
This book dives deep into the complexities of postcolonial Latin America. It links different levels of analysis seamlessly and really makes you think. I appreciated how the author tackled such intricate themes, making it a must-read for anyone interested in this field.
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Markus Schmidt
Not What I Expected
Honestly, I struggled with this book. I thought it would be more accessible, but the academic language made it tough to get through. The topic is fascinating, but I think it needed a clearer presentation for folks who aren’t scholars.
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Ravi Patel
Engaging and Insightful
I really enjoyed this read! The author skillfully navigates tough concepts and connects them to real-world implications. It’s a solid addition to the discourse on postcolonialism in Latin America. Would definitely recommend to friends in academia.
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