Guatemala
Subtitle: a guide to the people, politics, and culture
By: Trish O'Kane.
Edition: [Rev.]
Series: In focus
Publisher: Interlink Books
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Nothampton, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 94
ISBN-13: 9781566562423
Subjects: Guatemala -- Social life and customs.; Guatemala -- Description and travel.; Guatemala -- History.; Guatemala -- Politics and government.
Other titles: Guatemala in focus; In focus Guatemala
Description: Guatemala is the most "Indian" of central American nations, and Mayan culture permeates many aspects of language, dress and artistic expression. "Guatemala in Focus" is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to this wonderful country. It explores the land, history and politics, economy, society and people, culture and includes tips on where to go and what to see.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 87-88).
Table of contents: title: History: People of maize; title: Politics: In the shadow of the army; title: Economy and society: From banana to broccoli republic; title: Religion and culture: Maya dawn.