Culture and customs of Bolivia
By: Javier A. Galván
Series: Culture and customs of Latin America and the Caribbean
Publisher: Greenwood
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 183
ISBN-13: 9780313383632; 9780313383649
Subjects: Social life and customs; Civilization
Description: Overview: Bolivia has long been neglected by North American historians and anthropologists. Now, author Javier A. Galvan fills this gap with a book that analyzes the complex cultures of this South American nation within the context of its rich history and contemporary traditions. The first half of this text is dedicated to how and where people live-detailed geography, social traditions, religious practices, political institutions, and Bolivian cuisine and culture. The varied religious and linguistic traditions of the indigenous groups that comprise the majority of the national population are also described, giving readers a deeper appreciation for the diversity of Bolivia's character. The second half of the book explores the creative talent of Bolivians who are advancing the literary movements, painting styles, architectural design, theater productions, fashion design, and emerging film industry of the country. Culture and Customs of Bolivia also includes a detailed analysis of contemporary print and broadcasting media.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [163]-171)  and index.
Table of contents: title: The context : geography, people, and history; title: Religion; title: Social customs and lifestyle; title: Literature; title: Broadcasting and printed media; title: Cinema; title: Performing arts : music, dance and theatre; title: Architecture, visual arts, fashion design, and native textiles.