Bolivia in Focus:A
Guide to the People, Politics, and Culture Robert
J. Werner
published 2009 •
Interlink Books, Northhampton, MA • 5 ¾”x 8
5/8” • 124 pages • full-color photos • maps •
ISBN 9781566562997 • paperback • $17.00
This
land of colorful cultures
and stunning landscapes offers the curious visitor and student an
unending stream of extraordinary
things. From a fantastic archeological record to llama fetuses in the
Witch’s Market,
from the coca story to the hemisphere’s first indigenous president, the
history and cultures of Bolivia are an eye-opening experience.
But behind its breathtaking scenery and welcoming culture lies a more
complex country facing serious political instability and environmental
threat.
Bolivia in Focus helps the traveler who aspires to be
well-informed to understand the wider picture and build up an overall
knowledge of the country. It also gives the reader a thought-provoking
introduction to the sources of tension in Bolivia, the poorest country
in South America, and the people’s struggle for social justice that has
been missing since the arrival of colonialism five hundred years ago.
Bolivia in Focus is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to this
captivating country. It explores the land and people, history, economy,
politics, society,
culture and religion, and includes the author’s tips on must-see
landmarks and historical sites and how to get the most out of a brief
visit.
The following
link is two PowerPoint files to support the teaching
case-study posted on the National Center for Case Study
Teaching
in Science (SUNY-Buffalo):
