Publication

2000-03-30 - Greenwood Press

Language

English

Word Count

44,000 words, Guess

Page Count

176 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number99043519
  • Goodreads1141634
  • LibraryThing1849854

Classifications

  • LCCF3738 .H34 2000

Description

"Culture and Customs of Ecuador celebrates the extraordinary cultural, geographic, and ethnic diversity that has made this small country one of Latin Americas most unique. Through this overview of its history, religious institutions, literature, social customs, cinema, media, and visual and performing arts, Ecuador emerges as a vibrant microcosm of Latin America. Students and other readers will learn how Ecuadorian society blends pre-Columbian, colonial, modern, and postmodern cultural forces. The underlying themes of Ecuador's continuing struggles with multiculturalism and national identity are presented here with unprecedented clarity."--BOOK JACKET.

First Sentence

Ecuador is a small country about the size of Colorado and has approximately 12 million inhabitants, 60 percent of whom live in cities.

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