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Culture and Customs of Chile
Av Guillermo I. Castillo-Feliu
Inbunden, 2000
805 kr
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Chile's natural beauty, fascinating history, cultural traditions, and warm people are uniquely evoked in Culture and Customs of Chile. Chilean American Castillo-Feliu effectively conveys how Chile's geography has helped to shape it into a modern, socially responsible model in Latin America. …
Culture and Customs of the Apache Indians
Inbunden, 2010
711 kr
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Written for high school students and general readers alike, this insightful treatment links the storied past of various Apache tribes with their life in contemporary times.Written for high school students and general readers alike, Culture and Customs of the Apache Indians links the storied past of …
Culture and Customs of Ecuador
Inbunden, 2000
782 kr
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Culture and Customs of Ecuador celebrates the extraordinary cultural, geographic, and ethnic diversity that has made this small country one of Latin America's most unique. Through this overview of its history, religious institutions, literature, social customs, cinema, media, and visual and …
Culture and Customs of Taiwan
Av Gary M. Davison, Barbara Reed
Inbunden, 1998
782 kr
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Taiwanese society is in the midst of an immense, exciting effort to define itself, seeking to erect a contemporary identity upon the foundation of a highly distinctive history. This book provides a thorough overview of Taiwanese cultural life. The introduction familiarizes students and interested …
Culture and Customs of the Dominican Republic
Inbunden, 1999
782 kr
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The Dominican Republic, which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, has a rich history beginning with the first inhabitants, the Taíno indians, to the Spanish conquistadors, African slaves, and numerous waves of immigrants. Culture and Customs of the Dominican Republic is the first book to …
Culture and Customs of Peru
Av Cesar Ferreira Ph.D., Eduardo Dargent-Chamot
Inbunden, 2002
782 kr
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The breadth of Peru's culture from pre-Columbian times to today is surveyed in this one-stop reference. Modern Peru emerges as an ethnically divided nation progressing toward social integration of its heavily Indian and Hispanic population. Ferreira and Dargent, native Peruvians, illustrate how the …
Culture and Customs of Colombia
Av Kevin G. Guerrieri, Raymond L. Williams
Inbunden, 1999
782 kr
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This insider's account of Colombia's culture and customs helps the reader develop a balanced view of Colombian life today. Colombia has the longest-standing democratic political system in Latin America, but it is also one of the most violent nations in the world. The full gamut of its culture—both …
Culture and Customs of the Philippines
Inbunden, 2001
782 kr
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Culture and Customs of the Philippines provides the best general overview to the Asian archipelago and to a people with close ties to the United States and a long history of emigration and contributions to this country. The volume emphasizes how the strong indigenous Philippine culture meshes with …
Culture and Customs of El Salvador
Inbunden, 2000
782 kr
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El Salvador, the smallest Hispanic country in the Western Hemisphere, has had a lion's share of international attention with its civil war of the 1980s. Culture and Customs of El Salvador is the best source for an authoritative, intriguing narrative overview of a country with an embattled history, …
Culture and Customs of Venezuela
Av Mark Dinneen
Inbunden, 2001
805 kr
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Venezuela, one of the least-known countries in Latin America, is brilliantly spotlighted in Culture and Customs of Venezuela. This oil-rich nation sustained a stable democracy until the economic downturn in the 1980s, and changes in the social and political spheres will bring the country under …
Culture and Customs of China
Inbunden, 2001
782 kr
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With great care and judicious inclusion of noteworthy material, Gunde has provided a one-stop reference on the contributions of the Chinese and their way of life. In one volume, the essence of China—past and present—is brilliantly captured. The extensive coverage includes chapters on the land, …
Culture and Customs of Russia
Inbunden, 2000
805 kr
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Culture and Customs of Russia is a splendid introduction to the largest country in the world. This timely volume gives the scope of the country from earliest history through the breakup of the Soviet Union to the present day. Students and a general audience will learn about the land, history, …
Culture and Customs of Spain
Inbunden, 2002
782 kr
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Modern Spain is a revelation in this up-to-date overview. Stanton vibrantly describes the startling variety of landscape, people, and culture that make up Spain today. Included are a context chapter and others on religion, customs, media, cinema, literature, performing arts, and visual arts. …
Culture and Customs of the Congo
Inbunden, 2001
782 kr
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The Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire, continues to struggle with socioeconomic and political development. Culture and Customs of the Congo provides the full context of traditional culture and modern practices against a backdrop of a turbulent history. The volume opens up a land and …
Culture and Customs of Kenya
Inbunden, 2003
782 kr
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Kenya, a land of safaris, wild animals, and Maasai warriors, perfectly represents Africa for many Westerners. This peerless single-source book presents the contemporary reality of life in Kenya, an important East-African nation that has served as a crossroads for peoples and cultures from Africa, …
Culture and Customs of Egypt
Inbunden, 2002
782 kr
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Modern Egypt blends African history and geography with Arab culture and religion. With its position at the crossroads of Africa, its status as a major Islamic nation, and continuing interest in its ancient monuments, Egypt makes for fascinating study. This volume provides an accessible, up-to-date …
Culture and Customs of South Africa
Inbunden, 2004
922 kr
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South Africa can be considered the newest of African nations, with the ending of Apartheid in 1994. It is one of the most ethnically, culturally, and linguistically varied countries on the continent and the economic powerhouse of southern Africa. This inclusive overview is a must-have for all …
Culture and Customs of Thailand
Inbunden, 2004
782 kr
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Thailand is rapidly industrializing, dramatically improving the living standards of its people, and gradually developing a more democratic society. Despite such profound changes, traditional Thai culture has not only survived, but has also, in many respects, prospered. Although famous for its food, …
Culture and Customs of Australia
Inbunden, 2004
782 kr
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Students and other interested readers finally have a solid resource that describes the breadth of the evolving modern Australian society. Culture and Customs of Australia is the first general introduction to the rugged continent, written by an Australian novelist with particular insight. Clancy …
Culture and Customs of France
Inbunden, 2006
950 kr
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The French are of perennial interest, for, among other things, their style, their cuisine and wine, and their cultural output. Culture and Customs of France is a thoroughly jam-packed narrative through the glories that France continues to offer the world. The volume is a boon for preparing country …
Culture and Customs of the Baltic States
Inbunden, 2006
922 kr
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The Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are thriving after hundreds of years of German colonization, numerous wars of conquest, and demographic Russification. Their cultures have survived, perhaps through a conscious effort to sustain many of their most ancient customs and traditions. …
Culture and Customs of the Central African Republic
Av Jacqueline C. Woodfork Ph.D
Inbunden, 2006
711 kr
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The Central African Republic is one of the least-known African countries. This volume is the first to give a cultural overview of the key elements of this former French colony. Wood fork shows how the Republic has the fundamental building blocks, with plenty of natural resources, to take on the …
Culture and Customs of Cameroon
Inbunden, 2005
711 kr
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Cameroon, in Central Africa, has been called Africa in miniature. It is characterized by exceptional social and ethnic diversity, with more than 250 ethnicities now forming five major regional-culture groupings. This volume is the first to encapsulate Cameroon's rich indigenous and modern customs …
Culture and Customs of Zambia
Inbunden, 2006
711 kr
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Zambia stands out in Africa as one of the continent's most peaceful countries. In its early years as an independent state, Zambia became a regional bulwark against imperialism and colonial domination and South African apartheid. Today, it stands out as an important example of Africa's recent …
Culture and Customs of Liberia
Inbunden, 2006
732 kr
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Liberia has a strong connection to the United States in that it was founded by former slaves in 1822. Although Liberia had existed as an independent African nation and a symbol of hope to the African peoples under the rule of various colonial powers, its recent history has been bedeviled by a …
Culture and Customs of the Central Asian Republics
Av Rafis Abazov
Inbunden, 2006
922 kr
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The Central Asian Republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan won their independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Now they are emerging from the shadow of dominance and are subjects of intense interest from the West. The modern culture and customs of the various …
Culture and Customs of the Arab Gulf States
Av Rebecca L. Torstrick, Elizabeth Faier
Inbunden, 2009
711 kr
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Names such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been emerging in the world's eye over the past decade as exotic hotspots, wealthy from oil production and advanced in the means of technology. However, at the same time, the Arab Gulf States have managed to maintain their traditional culture, adapting it to …
Culture and Customs of Laos
Inbunden, 2009
711 kr
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This all-encompassing volume offers a comprehensive look at the contemporary culture that defines this Southeast Asian country of Laos, examining everything from Buddhist traditions to Laotian cuisine. Coverage includes a brief history of the nation followed by in-depth narrative chapters on …
Culture and Customs of Nicaragua
Av Steven F. White, Esthela Calderon
Inbunden, 2008
711 kr
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Throughout its history Nicaragua has been plagued by corruption, social and racial inequality, civil unrest, and foreign interference. Yet despite being the second poorest nation in South America, Nicaragua maintains a rich and vibrant culture that reflects its strong Catholic devotion, diverse …
Culture and Customs of Sudan
Inbunden, 2008
711 kr
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Amid a Sudan's dark history, saturated with conflicts and tragic current events, lies a culture with deep roots, going back as far as 8000 BC. With several hundred ethnic groups and languages, Sudan is one of the world's most diverse countries. Learn how these cultures have blended and collided …
