Latin American Studies

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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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Exploring Democracies in Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador

Exploring Democracies in Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador

Venezuela: New Experiments in Participatory Democracy

From: Cuba and Its Neighbours

30 $3.30 Add
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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

Sources and Commentary 31 $3.10 Add
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Index

Index

From: A Beauty that Hurts

Index 14 $1.40 Add
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The T Shirt Parade

The T Shirt Parade

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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

Nobel K’iche’

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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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Part 1 Clearing the Cobwebs Around Democracy

Part 1 Clearing the Cobwebs Around Democracy

Democracy and U.S. Centrism

From: Cuba and Its Neighbours

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Part 11 Cuba: Constitutions, Elections and New States

Part 11 Cuba: Constitutions, Elections and New States

Participation in Constitutions, Elections and a New State (1868-1952)

From: Cuba and Its Neighbours

15 $1.65 Add
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Part 111 The Test for Democratization

Part 111 The Test for Democratization

The 2011-12 Communist Party Congress and Conference: Democratization and the Press

From: Cuba and Its Neighbours

28 $3.08 Add
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Colom (2008-2012) and the Failure of the State

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

From: A Beauty that Hurts

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