Historical Connections within Latin America and the Caribbean

Activity Type: 
Workshop
Presenter: 
Lara Putnam
Date: 
Saturday, March 24, 2012 - 08:30 to 14:00
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
5604 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Contact Person: 
Katie Jones
Contact Phone: 
(412) 624-3073
Contact Email: 
joneskh@pitt.edu
Cost: 
$50 per participant

How the rise and fall of Amazon rubber barons linked to the rise of plantations in Southeast Asia; how pop star Shakira's belly dancing reflects the history of the Lebanese trade diaspora in Latin America; and more.

UCIS Unit: 
Global Studies Center
Non-University Sponsors: 
School of Education
World History Center
Department of History
World Regions: 
International