“…At the same time, a well-known Islamic scientific treatise, which likened a portion of the eye's anatomy to glass, entered the scientific circles of the Latin West. Amidst this complex web of glass-related phenomena early modern Italian artists used glass in some of their most important artworks but, until now, no study has offered a comprehensive consideration of the important role glass played in shaping the art of the Italian Renaissance. …”

“…Boyer is Professor of History and Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of Illinois, Chicago. …”

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“…Illustrated with maps, photographs, and musical examples"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58. "This reference classic has approximately doubled in size since its last publication 20 years ago, and the expansion involves more than the thorough revision and addition of articles about music of the past. …”
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“…Afro-Bolivian Spanish is one of the many Afro-Hispanic dialects spoken across Latin America and, from a theoretical point of view, is rich in constructions that would be considered ungrammatical in standard Spanish. …”

“…A case study on food waste-to-energy valorization processes in Latin America provides experts’ insights to promote a circular economy…”