W. George Lovell

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Index

Index

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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The T Shirt Parade

The T Shirt Parade

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This chapter explores the ever-evolving daily life of indigenous Guatemalans as it is shaped by tourism and change. 6 $0.60 Add
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Into the Fire

Into the Fire

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In this chapter, Lovell discusses tragic cases of doctors, teachers, and journalists who faced violence in Guatemala. 8 $0.80 Add
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Jakaltek American

Jakaltek American

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In this chapter, Lovell discusses a case of mistaken identity, the chaos that ensued, and the story of a man forced to reinvent himself. 6 $0.60 Add
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Apology Denial and the Death Squad Diary

Apology Denial and the Death Squad Diary

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This chapter details findings of the Truth Commission, its consequences, and a dossier that reveals the fate of 183 abducted individuals. 4 $0.40 Add
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Map

Map

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Map for locations referenced throughout book 1 $0.10 Add
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Nobel K'iche'

Nobel K’iche’

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In this chapter, Lovell explores the life story of Rigoberta Menchú and the controversy that arose from her writings. 9 $0.90 Add
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Colom (2008-2012) and the Failure of the State

Colom (2008-2012) and the Failure of the State

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This chapter discusses the presidency of Álvaro Colom and his ultimate arrest. 3 $0.30 Add
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Justice and Representation

Justice and Representation

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This chapter discusses Guatemala’s justice system and the issues within it. 5 $0.50 Add
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Preface

Preface

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Introduction written by W. George Lovell 7 $0.70 Add
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Q'anjob'al Canadian

Q’anjob’al Canadian

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In this chapter, Lovell explores the story of Genaro Castañeda as a Q’anjob’al Mayan and his journey from Guatemala to Canada. 14 $1.40 Add
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Scarred by War

Scarred by War

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In this chapter, Lovell discusses the root cause of violence that was never explored in Guatemala and the problems this created for trust in Ramiro de León Carpio’s presidency. 6 $0.60 Add
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Scorched Earth

Scorched Earth

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter begins with Pope John Paul II’s visit to Guatemala in 1983 and a discussion of the supposed peace now in the country. 9 $0.90 Add
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Searching for Peace

Searching for Peace

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses Ramiro de León Carpio being elected as president in 1993, the fall of his popularity and detailing his first year in office. 4 $0.40 Add
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Epilogue

Epilogue

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In the epilogue, Lovell summarize the recent history of Guatemala and the themes of the book. 5 $0.50 Add
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Arbenz and the Fruit Company

Arbenz and the Fruit Company

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This chapter deals with the importance of the Arbenz period through the presidency of Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán and the agrarian issues that arose. 6 $0.60 Add