Culture and Customs of Guatemala
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Culture and Customs of Guatemala proffers a well rounded portrait of the people of the land known for breathtaking highlands, brilliantly colored Mayan textiles, generations of ruthless dictators, and violence against the Mayas since the Spanish conquest. This Central American hotspot is the home to a majority of Mayas, their coexistence with Ladinos--the non--Mayas, and the issue of land ownership provide the framework for understanding...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:031330596X
ISBN13:9780313305962
Release Date:October 2000
Publisher:Greenwood
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.3" x 9.5"
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents Series Foreword ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction xiii Chronology xvii 1 History, Geography and Demographics 1 2 Religion 29 3 Social Customs 37 4 Broadcasting and Print Media 65 5 Cinema 71 6 Literature 75 7 Performing Arts 105 8 Contemporary Art and Architecture/Housing 119 Glossary 131 Bibliography 135 Index 147
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