Boston’s Thomson- Heinle-has just published the fourth edition of the Spanish book “Latinoamérica, su civilización y su cultura” by Eugenio Chang-Rodríguez, a CUNY professor, cochair of the Columbia University Seminar on Latin America, and author of twenty-two books on linguistics and literary criticism. The new publication has 446 pages, of comprehensive and accessible text that provides a rich synthesis of Latin American civilization and culture. It brings the richness and complexity of Latin American culture to life with plenty of photos, illustrations, Internet activities, iTunes, and maps,. The text takes the reader on a 20-chapter tour of the progression of Latin American culture—from the pre-Columbian era to Hispanics in the United States today. Comprehensive bibliographies and film sections are updated throughout the text. Additional information and suggestions are available online at the Book Companion Website: www.thmsonedu.com/spanish/latinoamerica. Request by E-mail your review and/or copy for adoption in your institution from stacey.purviance@thomson.com .