This insider's account of Colombia's culture and customs helps
the reader develop a balanced view of Colombian life today.
Colombia has the longest-standing democratic political system in
Latin America, but it is also one of the most violent nations in
the world. The full gamut of its culture--both positive and
negative--is revealed in this insightful book that is ideal for
student research. The authors highlight the most notable aspects of
contemporary Colombian culture including coffee production, Nobel
Laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez, painter Fernando Botero, vallenato
music, and the notorious drug cartels.
Colombia is one of the most diverse, regionalistic, and
tradition-bound nations in Latin America. "Culture and Customs of
Colombia" offers a thorough examination of those features of
national life that make Colombia unique. The book begins by
introducing the reader to Colombia's history, geography, and
economy. Subsequent chapters discuss the profound importance of the
formalities of Catholicism in daily and civic life, as well as the
significance of traditional foods and clothing. Colombia's
increasingly dynamic cultural scene is detailed in chapters on the
performing arts and the plastic arts. The discussion of Colombian
literature culminates in a special chapter devoted to the luminary
Gabriel GarcIa Marquez, known the world over for his magical
novels, and whose influence and cultural participation in Colombian
society are wide-ranging.
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