W. George Lovell

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A Beauty that Hurts

A Beauty that Hurts

Life and Death in Guatemala

When A Beauty That Hurts first appeared in 1995, Guatemala was one of the world’s most flagrant violators of human rights. An accord brokered by the United Nations brought a measure of … 288 View
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A Militarized Society

A Militarized Society

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses army rhetoric and examining what the role of an army should be in a country like Guatemala. 5 $0.50 Add
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Acronyms

Acronyms

From: A Beauty that Hurts

Understanding acronyms used within the book 2 $0.20 Add
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Tomuschat and the Truth Commission

Tomuschat and the Truth Commission

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses the REMHI report in relation to the Truth Commission (CEH) and the CEH’s chief coordinator Christian Tomuschat. 5 $0.50 Add
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The Century After Independence

The Century After Independence

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter is an exploration of the independence of Guatemala from under Spanish rule from 1821 onwards. 13 $1.30 Add
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How Was Guatemala

How Was Guatemala

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter features a collection of photographs from around Guatemala. 13 $1.30 Add
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Portillo (2002-2004) and the Corruption of Power

Portillo (2002-2004) and the Corruption of Power

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses the presidency of Alfonso Portillo and his abuse of power. 5 $0.50 Add
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Civilian Rule

Civilian Rule

From: A Beauty that Hurts

In this chapter, Lovell discusses his arrival in Guatemala in 1985 just before the run-off election took place and the hope a civilian president gave to residents. 4 $0.40 Add
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Berger (2004-2008) the Atrocity Archive and Business as Usual

Berger (2004-2008) the Atrocity Archive and Business as Usual

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses the presidency of Óscar Berger and the lack of progress for peace in Guatemala. 5 $0.50 Add
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Devils and Angels

Devils and Angels

From: A Beauty that Hurts

In this chapter, Lovell discusses three features by Montreal filmmaker Mary Ellen Davis which focus on the troubled past of Guatemala and what perceptions of the country might look like in the future. 5 $0.50 Add
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Doña Magdalena

Doña Magdalena

From: A Beauty that Hurts

In this chapter, Lovell tells the story of Doña Magdalena, detailing the experiences and trauma she faced in Guatemala. 7 $0.70 Add
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Indians in the Backcountry

Indians in the Backcountry

From: A Beauty that Hurts

In this chapter, the author explores the traditions and daily life of Guatemals’s backcountry. 4 $0.40 Add
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Forward and Preface
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Forward and Preface

From: Testimonio

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Futility at the Polls

Futility at the Polls

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses the call for violence in Guatemala to end and an exploration of Canada and the United States’ stance. 5 $0.50 Add
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Arzú (1996-2000) and the Peace Accord

Arzú (1996-2000) and the Peace Accord

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter details shortcomings with The Peace Accord. 4 $0.40 Add
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Sources and Commentary

Sources and Commentary

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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