On Argentina

On Argentina
Author: Jorge Luis Borges
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-06-29
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0143105736

A literary guide to Argentina by its most famous writer Jorge Luis Borges wrote about Argentina as only someone passionate about his homeland can. On Argentina reveals the many facets of his passion in essays, poems, and stories through which he sought to bring Argentina forward on the world stage, and to do for Buenos Aires what James Joyce did for Dublin. In colorful pieces on the tango and the gaucho, on the card game truco, and on the criollos (immigrants from Spain) and compadritos (street-corner thugs), we gain insight not only into unique aspects of Argentine culture but also into the intellect and values of one of Latin America’s most influential writers. Featuring material available in English for the first time, this unprecedented collection is an invaluable literary and travel companion for devotees of both Borges and Argentina.

Vino Argentino

Vino Argentino
Author: Laura Catena
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2011-11-18
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1452100381

In this book—part wine primer, part cultural exploration, part introduction to the Argentine lifestyle—discover where to eat, what to see, and how to travel like a local with Laura Catena, the Argentina-born, United States-educated, globetrotting wine star. The world's fifth largest producer of wine, Argentina is home to malbec, the country's best-known indigenous grape. More than 400,000 Americans and 600,000 Europeans visit Argentina every year to enjoy the mighty malbec, taste unparalleled food, trek the wide-open country, and tango all night long in Buenos Aires. Vino Argentino provides insider access to beautiful Argentina.

Fútbol, Jews, and the Making of Argentina

Fútbol, Jews, and the Making of Argentina
Author: Raanan Rein
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2014-11-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 0804793042

If you attend a soccer match in Buenos Aires of the local Atlanta Athletic Club, you will likely hear the rival teams chanting anti-Semitic slogans. This is because the neighborhood of Villa Crespo has long been considered a Jewish district, and its soccer team, Club Atlético Atlanta, has served as an avenue of integration into Argentine culture. Through the lens of this neighborhood institution, Raanan Rein offers an absorbing social history of Jews in Latin America. Since the Second World War, there has been a conspicuous Jewish presence among the fans, administrators and presidents of the Atlanta soccer club. For the first immigrant generation, belonging to this club was a way of becoming Argentines. For the next generation, it was a way of maintaining ethnic Jewish identity. Now, it is nothing less than family tradition for third generation Jewish Argentines to support Atlanta. The soccer club has also constituted one of the few spaces where both Jews and non-Jews, affiliated Jews and non-affiliated Jews, Zionists and non-Zionists, have interacted. The result has been an active shaping of the local culture by Jewish Latin Americans to their own purposes. Offering a rare window into the rich culture of everyday life in the city of Buenos Aires created by Jewish immigrants and their descendants, Fútbol, Jews, and the Making of Argentina represents a pioneering study of the intersection between soccer, ethnicity, and identity in Latin America and makes a major contribution to Jewish History, Latin American History, and Sports History.

Perón and the Enigmas of Argentina

Perón and the Enigmas of Argentina
Author: Robert D. Crassweller
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 452
Release: 1987
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780393305432

The author succeeds admirably in defining and describing the complex phenomenon known as Peronism, as well as the distinctive ethos from which it sprang. He also provides a concise history of Argentina, a biography of Juan Peron (and his comparably mythic wife Evita) and in a postscript reviews events in Argentina since Peron's death in 1974....Crassweller brings Peron into clear focus.

Argentina in the Global Middle East

Argentina in the Global Middle East
Author: Lily Pearl Balloffet
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2020-06-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 150361302X

Argentina lies at the heart of the American hemisphere's history of global migration booms of the mid-nineteenth to early twentieth century: by 1910, one of every three Argentine residents was an immigrant—twice the demographic impact that the United States experienced in the boom period. In this context, some one hundred and forty thousand Ottoman Syrians came to Argentina prior to World War I, and over the following decades Middle Eastern communities, institutions, and businesses dotted the landscape of Argentina from bustling Buenos Aires to Argentina's most remote frontiers. Argentina in the Global Middle East connects modern Latin American and Middle Eastern history through their shared links to global migration systems. By following the mobile lives of individuals with roots in the Levantine Middle East, Lily Pearl Balloffet sheds light on the intersections of ethnicity, migrant–homeland ties, and international relations. Ranging from the nineteenth century boom in transoceanic migration to twenty-first century dynamics of large-scale migration and displacement in the Arabic-speaking Eastern Mediterranean, this book considers key themes such as cultural production, philanthropy, anti-imperial activism, and financial networks over the course of several generations of this diasporic community. Balloffet's study situates this transregional history of Argentina and the Middle East within a larger story of South-South alliances, solidarities, and exchanges.

On Argentina and the Southern Cone

On Argentina and the Southern Cone
Author: Alejandro Grimson
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2014-04-23
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 131779379X

This book considers how globalization is impacting contemporary Argentina-via regional trading blocs, through migrations across its borders, and through the emerging transnational border regions that it shares with other Latin American nations. Overshadowing all of these trends is the current crisis brought on by both international financial institutions possessing an increasing say over how the country is run and internal elites trying to use Argentina's integration into the world financial system to their own advantage. Argentina has long imagined itself as a European nation, qualitatively different from its Latin American neighbors. But recent events are forcing it to change its perception of itself. As the size of Argentina's transnational community continues to swell, and as the nation continues its financial and social implosion, Argentinians are being forced to re-imagine the nation as being Latin American, replete with the histories and problems of that part of the world.

La Joven Moderna in Interwar Argentina

La Joven Moderna in Interwar Argentina
Author: Cecilia Tossounian
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2019-12-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 1683401255

In this book, Cecilia Tossounian reconstructs different representations of modern femininity from 1920s and 1930s Argentina, a complex period in which the country saw prosperity and economic crisis, a growing cosmopolitan population, the emergence of consumer culture, and the development of nationalism. Tossounian analyzes how these popular images of la joven moderna—the modern girl—helped shape Argentina’s emerging national identity. Tossounian looks at visual and written portrayals of young womanhood in magazines, newspapers, pulp fiction, advertisements, music, films, and other media. She identifies and discusses four new types of young urban women: the flapper, the worker, the sportswoman, and the beauty contestant. She shows that these diverse figures, defined by social class, highlight the tensions between gender, nation, and modernity in interwar Argentina. Arguing that images of modern young women symbolized fears of the country’s moral decadence as well as hopes of national progress and civilization, La Joven Moderna in Interwar Argentina reveals that women were at the center of a public debate about modernity and its consequences. This book highlights the important but underappreciated role of gendered figures and popular culture in the ways Argentine citizens imagined themselves and their country during a formative period of cultural and social renewal.

Patients of the State

Patients of the State
Author: Javier Auyero
Publisher: Duke University Press
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2012-05-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0822352338

Describes the power that can be imposed, and the misery that is caused, especially for the poor, by the simple act of waiting. This title also describes a variety of different situations, including waiting for national identity cards, for welfare agencies, and the endless waiting for relocation from the slums.

The Argentina Reader

The Argentina Reader
Author: Gabriela Nouzeilles
Publisher: Duke University Press
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2002-12-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780822329145

DIVAn interdisciplinary anthology that includes many primary materials never before published in English./div

Argentina from a British Point of View, and Notes on Argentine Life

Argentina from a British Point of View, and Notes on Argentine Life
Author: Various
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2023-08-12
Genre: History
ISBN:

Argentina from a British Point of View, and Notes on Argentine Life represents a rich tapestry of perspectives, gathering an array of texts that span from exploratory essays to personal reflections, all unified under the exploration of Argentinas social, cultural, and historical landscape through a British lens. This collection stands out for its breadth of literary styles, weaving together narrative forms to construct a complex image of Argentine life from an outsiders viewpoint. The anthology serves not only as a cultural bridge but also as a testament to the nuanced understanding and appreciation that can emerge from cross-cultural observation, offering readers standout pieces that range from intricate analyses of Argentine customs to vivid portrayals of the country's diverse landscapes. The contributing authors, under the editorial guidance of Campbell Patrick Ogilvie, bring together a multitude of backgrounds, ranging from historians to travelers, each adding layers of depth to the anthologys overarching theme. These contributors share a common interest in exploring Argentinian society, politics, and everyday life through the prism of British experience and sensibility. Their collective work aligns with and contributes to broader discourses on colonialism, cultural exchange, and the complexities of writing about other cultures from a distinctly foreign perspective, enriching the reader's understanding of the nuanced relationship between observer and observed. This collection is highly recommended for those interested in cultural studies, Latin American history, and the dynamics of cross-cultural interactions. Through its varied narratives and analytical pieces, Argentina from a British Point of View, and Notes on Argentine Life offers readers a unique opportunity to explore the richness of Argentine culture through the eyes of British authors. Each piece serves as a window into the multifaceted nature of Argentine society, inviting readers to engage with the complexities and beauties of a land as perceived by those standing on the outside looking in, thereby fostering a deeper appreciation for the value of diverse perspectives in understanding foreign cultures.