This guide identifies individuals born between the years 1700 and 1910 who were or are engaged in activities concerned with Latin America. The work is arranged alphabetically by broad disciplines. Information given for each individual includes professional affiliation, birthdate, date of death (if deceased), and, usually, two publications by the…

This is the first of 11 sections of a complete, structured, and detailed study guide proposed for M.A. candidates. This section covers the 16th century and is entitled "Descubrimiento y Conquista" ("Discovery and Conquest"). Suggested readings are accompanied by lists of sources and reference works chosen for usefulness and readability. Dominant…

Describes a course designed to teach nursing students and other health-care professionals enough Spanish to enable them to communicate with their Spanish-speaking patients. The textbooks and reading materials used to teach the language and Latin-American culture are described. (SED)