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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Argentina," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Argentina in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Argentina when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Argentina, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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La joya mas preciada recorre la historia de nuestro pais simbolizada en tres etapas: tres siglos como colonia del rey de Espana casi un siglo y medio bajo la egida britanica y mas de medio siglo sujeta a la hegemonia estadounidense. En esta historia del pais casi siempre dependiente de alguna metropoli se describen las consecuencias que estas relaciones tuvieron para el desarrollo nacional tanto en el terreno politico como en el economico el social y el cultural. Asimismo recoge y valoriza los mas de diez mil anos de historia de los pueblos originarios precedentes a la llegada de los europeos. En 1933 un funcionario argentino recibio el titulo de Sir de la corona britanica que afirmo que la Argentina era Una de las joyas mas preciadas de su graciosa Majestad . Esta afirmacion valida en su momento respecto a Gran Bretana bien puede extenderse como concepto hacia Espana antes y a los Estados Unidos despues. Conocer esta historia es indispensable para abordar los debates actuales sobre el modelo de pais y pensar en el futuro. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Argentina," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Argentina in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Argentina when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Argentina, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Argentina," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Argentina in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Argentina when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Argentina, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Argentina," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Argentina in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Argentina when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Argentina, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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In Argentina, man and his works inevitably appear small, details of minor importance in the landscape. In this land of infinite space, the leading player is nature. The splendid desolation of Patagonia, the imposing glaciers of the southern Andes, the hot humid deserts of the north and the tempestuous waters of the Patagonian coast are so impressive that you forget that this country - cheerful and melancholy at the same time - is also the domain of adventurers and idealists, unrefined strong men, a place full of music, strong colour and strong emotions, bursting with history, rich in memories. From Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, in Argentina every dream is possible. Places and History: celebrating the world's most beautiful cities and its most fascinating and exotic regions. Celebrating their historic and cultural importance, and their natural beauty. The history of each location is shown in original prints and paintings. The modern scene is explored in glorious colour photographs and with a travel writer's experienced eye. ... Read more

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Even a casual observer can see that Argentina is in dire straits. As interim president follows interim president in the wake of rioting, the country cannot meet its foreign debt and has devalued its currency. The economy is falling, unemployment is high, and social services are in trouble. Because of large budgetary deficits, international monetary organisations have withheld loans and the Argentine government imposed restrictions on bank withdrawals to prevent a catastrophic run on currency. Argentina may yet pull itself from the abyss over which it teeters, but the road back will be neither quick nor painless. This book provides a comprehensive look at Argentina, its growth as a nation, and its current predicament. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Argentina," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Argentina in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Argentina when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Argentina, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Argentina fell in love with movies as soon as they were first exhibited in 1896. Even before World War I, Argentina was one of the biggest film markets in the world and continues to be a major film market today.

This history of the Argentine film industry—starting with the earliest film exhibitions in 1897—covers film music, broadcasting, the introduction of film with sound, the impact of the American film industry on the Argentine, the industrialization of Argentine film, Hollywood films in Spanish, the tango in film and local stars. Reference material includes filmographic information and reviews from numerous publications. Photographs offer a look at film stills, promotions, and the people involved in the industry, and an index provides quick access to names and titles. ... Read more

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Very dry textbook approach to the period between 1896-1939
My favorite films of the past ten years or more have come from Argentina.So, I was eager to get this book and learn more about the Argentine film industry.

The book, which covers two of my favorite topics - movies and Argentina, has a very dry text and barely held my interest.Perhaps I wanted to hear more gossipy items about Carlos Gardel, or the rivalry between Eva Duarte and Libertad Lamarque.Dish some dirt on Mirtha Legrand. Instead this reads like a film student's thesis, examining the earliest days of cinema from the first public exhibition at the Odeon Theater in Buenos Aires on July 18, 1896 through the 1930's.I would have preferred the author to concentrate (exclusively) on what was going on within the Argentine film industry and spend a lot less time on "compare and contrast with Hollywood". It spends far too much time on Hollywood and the local Bs As reaction to imported product.

Apparently the direction taken during the early days was to use film as an educational tool rather than a vehicle for mindless stories (though there were some of those, too).According to the author, the biggest draw in getting people into the cinemas was the popularity of tango and the growth of broadcast radio.People went to the theaters not because the films were so interesting, but because the theaters employed tango orchestras to play during the silent features.When sound entered, the orchestras left - and so did a large portion of the audience.Despite his photo on the cover, relatively little time is spent on international mega-star, Carlos Gardel, and the impact of his untimely death in 1934.

If you're interested in an highly academic approach to the early history of the Argentine film industry, you will love this book.(That would also explain why this slender paperback, published in English in the USA,- not an import - is priced like a college textbook instead of a general interest book.)If you're looking for something more conversational, or something that will give a better understanding of how Argentine cinema arrived at its current (second) Golden Age, then this book will disappoint. There is no mention of anything after 1940; so, for me this didn't connect the dots.

Two and a half stars (mostly because there are a lot of photographs).
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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Argentina," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Argentina in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Argentina when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Argentina, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Argentina," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Argentina in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Argentina when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Argentina, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more