This new series of country guides is designed for travellers and
students who want to understand the wider picture and build up an
overall knowledge of a country. Each In Focus guide is a lively and
thought-provoking introduction to the country's people, politics
and culture.
The In Focus guides will brief you on:
The history: Conquest, life as a colony, quest for independence
and the building of a modern nation. How history can help explain
today's society and politics.
The people: Who lives where, how they live. The different worlds
of the poor and the rich; blacks, Indians and whites; Arabs and
Jews; indigenous, disenfranchised and dispossessed peoples; human
rights.
The culture: What to read, what to see, what to hear. Who's who
in literature, music, dance, theater and cinema. Roots and rites of
different religions. Folk traditions and indigenous cultural
celebrations.
The politics: Who runs the country, who wants to run the
country. Power and conflict between political parties, the
military, guerillas and grassroots organizations. Historical ties
to the U.S.
The economy: What the country produces and exports, how the
economy has developed, the impact of foreign debt and free market
reforms, who gains and who loses, presence and role of U.S.
corporations.
Where to go, what to see: Must-see landmarks, lists of monuments
and historical sites as well as the author's expert tips on what to
see and do to get the most out of a short trip to the country.
Plus...
-- Facts and figures
-- Chronology
-- Practical advice
-- Nontourist travel
-- Further reading
-- Useful addresses
-- Color and b&w photos
-- Maps
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