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1 online resource |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Dedication -- Transliteration and translation notes -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- List of photographs and tables -- Introduction -- Ideological goodwill : American and soviet cultural exchange plans -- Restricted repertoire : planning for the Bolshoi's 1959 tour -- The class struggle and Shakespeare : the soviets' interpretation of Romeo and Juliet -- Imperial communism : the soviets' reinterpretation of P.I. Tchaikovsky's Swan lake -- Preserving and elevating the classics : Giselle -- State approved innovations : The stone flower -- Soviet highlights : the very eclectic soviet artistic scene -- Tempered success : ballet's role in the Cold War -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Summary |
Montesinos' Legacy brings scholars together in honor of the 500th anniversary of Dominican Antonio de Montesinos' famous sermon in defense of the rights of the indigenous Amerindians. The collection addresses the historical context for this sermon, but also the continued relevance of Montesinos today. Antonio de Montesinos' Legacy examines the origins of human rights concepts in the West, the rights of indigenous peoples, the role of the Church in human rights, and human rights in Latin America. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Montesinos, Antón de, -1540.
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Montesinos, Antón de, -1540. |
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Human rights -- Soviet Union -- History.
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Human rights. |
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Soviet Union. |
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History. |
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Human rights -- South America -- History.
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South America. |
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United States -- Foreign relations -- Soviet Union -- History.
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United States. |
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International relations. |
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Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- United States -- History.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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Human rights. |
| Added Author |
Aspinall, Dana E., 1961- editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Antonio de Montesinos' legacy 9781498504133 (DLC) 2014038334 (OCoLC)893453730 |
| ISBN |
9781498504140 (electronic book) |
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1498504140 (electronic book) |
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9781498504133 |
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1498504132 |
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