{"product_id":"culture-and-customs-of-bolivia-javier-a-galv-n-9780313383632","title":"Culture and Customs of Bolivia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this book, contemporary representations of Bolivian art, music, religion, literature, festivals, theater, and cinema document how history and geography have shaped Bolivia's modern culture.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBolivia has long been neglected by North American historians and anthropologists. Now, author Javier A. Galv疣 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003ci\u003eCulture and Customs of Bolivia\u003c\/i\u003e also includes a detailed analysis of contemporary print and broadcasting media.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Javier A. Galv疣\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313383634\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313383632\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/06\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 6.20w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2011 pg. 50","brand":"Javier A. Galv疣","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119580147967,"sku":"9780313383632","price":61.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a7c0f96f-623f-4e60-a628-cb76047480d2.jpg?v=1687410011","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/culture-and-customs-of-bolivia-javier-a-galv-n-9780313383632","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}