The Mexicans: A Sense Of CultureExplores Mexico's' diverse cultures, and the cultures of Latin America including AmerIndian, African-American, European, and ethnically diverse groups, beginning with the conquest and colonization. This historical overview of Mexico focuses on understanding the daily life of the country, including its complex artistic, political, economic, and social patterns |
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Learning Language Knowing Culture | 1 |
Getting it Between Cultures | 7 |
The Importance of Mexicos Past | 27 |
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