Welcome to the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Latin American History
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The History of Tequila
"Tequila is an emblematic alcoholic beverage of Jalisco, a state in Western Mexico, an area that was an old corregimiento of New Spain from the 16th century on. Its name, tequila, was taken from..." – By Rodolfo Fernández and Fernando González Zozaya
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Latin American Feminisms
"Latin American feminisms have roots stretching back to before the independence period and have, since arriving on the intellectual scene in the late 19th century, reflected diverse contexts and with distinct strategies..." – By Jocelyn Olcott
What's New to the OREs
In October 2024, 93 full new articles and 1 revised article, spread across 19 subjects, have been published on the Oxford Research Encyclopedias platform.
ORE Food Studies is Now Available via Subscription and Perpetual Access
On October 23, after a successful free period during development, the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Food Studies has been made available via subscription and perpetual access to libraries and institutions worldwide.
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