Books by Robert M. Buffington

The tenth edition of Keen's Latin American Civilization inaugurates a new era in the history of this classic anthology by dividing it into two volumes. The 75 excerpts in this volume provide foundational and often riveting first-hand accounts of life in modern Latin America.

The tenth edition of Keen's Latin American Civilization inaugurates a new era in the history of this classic anthology by dividing it into two volumes. The 88 excerpts provide foundational accounts of life in colonial Latin America. Concise introductions for chapters and excerpts provide essential context for understanding the primary sources.

Analyzing the satirical Mexico City penny press from 1900 to 1910, Robert M. Buffington argues that the press offered its working-class readers alternative masculine scripts that they could adopt to challenge social hierarchies.

The tenth edition of Keen's Latin American Civilization inaugurates a new era in the history of this classic anthology by dividing it into two volumes. The 88 excerpts provide foundational accounts of life in colonial Latin America. Concise introductions for chapters and excerpts provide essential context for understanding the primary sources.