Chile in Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture

by Nick Caistor

Overview

In the new millennium, Nicaragua continues to be buffeted by international forces, although rather than troops, the US now sends the International Monetary Fund. Nicaraguan's daily lives are dominated by a history of poverty, although they retain a vibrant civil society and a rich culture. Nicaragua is a country of great natural beauty, with lakes and volcanoes creating a spectacular landscape. Nicaragua in Focus is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to this fascinating country. It explores the land, history and politics (including its crucial and difficult relationship with the US), economy, society and people, culture and environment, and includes tips on where to go and what to see.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781566564373
Publisher:	Interlink Publishing Group, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/28/2002
Series:	In Focus Guides Series
Edition description:	2nd Edition
Pages:	82
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Nick Caistor writes and broadcasts widely on Latin America and Cuba. He is the author of numerous books, including Mexico City: A Cultural History (Interlink).

Table of Contents

	Introduction: The Cost of Success	4
1	Land and Peoples: From Desert to Fjord	6
	The Great North	6
	Easter Island	11
	Peoples of Chile	13
	Mixed Heritage	17
2	History and Politics: Democrats and Dictators	19
	Power Struggles	22
	Popular Unity	25
	Pinochet's Chile	29
	Return to Democracy	37
3	The Economy: Latin America's Miracle?	40
	Diversification	43
	The Neo-Liberal Revolution	47
	Chile's New Generation	50
	New Markets	52
4	Society: Consuming Passions	53
	Crisis of Trust	53
	The Military	55
	Rich and Poor	58
	Women	60
5	Culture: Land of Poets	64
	Neruda and Poetry	64
	Commitment and Exile	66
	Cinema and Media	68
	Where to Go, What to See	71
	Tips for Travelers	75
	Addresses and Contacts	77
	Further Reading and Bookstores	78
	Facts and Figures	79