Bibliograph

Guatemala, a guide to the people, politics, and culture, Trish O'Kane

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Guatemala, a guide to the people, politics, and culture, Trish O'Kane

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 87-88)

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Guatemala

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

39347047

Responsibility statement

Trish O'Kane

Series statement

In focus

Sub title

a guide to the people, politics, and culture

Summary

Guatemala is the most "Indian" of central American nations, and Mayan culture permeates many aspects of language, dress and artistic expression. "Guatemala in Focus" is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to this wonderful country. It explores the land, history and politics, economy, society and people, culture and includes tips on where to go and what to see

Table Of Contents

1. History: the people of maize : The classic Maya ; The colonial period ; Coffee takes over ; Ten years of spring -- 2. Politics: in the shadow of the army : The long night of military rule ; The human rights challenge ; Rebuilding in the 1990s ; The peace process -- 3. The economy and society: from banana to broccoli republic : The wealth of the land ; The private sector ; Development alternatives ; The environment -- 4. Religion and culture: The Maya dawn : Religious diversity ; The politics of culture and identity ; The Maya dawn ; Going global -- Where to go, what to see -- Tips for travelers -- Addresses and contacts ; Further reading and bookstores ; Facts and figures

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Guatemala in focus

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