{"product_id":"culture-and-customs-of-el-roy-c-boland-9780313360978","title":"Culture and Customs of El Salvador","description":"\u003cp\u003eEl Salvador, the smallest Hispanic country in the Western Hemisphere, has had a lion's share of international attention with its civil war of the 1980s\u003ci\u003e. Culture and Customs of El Salvador\u003c\/i\u003e is the best source for an authoritative, intriguing narrative overview of a country with an embattled history, from wars to devastating earthquakes. Students and general readers will find a sympathetic portrayal of the land, history, people, economy, religion, education, traditional culture and popular entertainment, literature, media, and the arts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEl Salvador has been marginalized in Latin America and is still little-known outside of this region. \u003ci\u003eCulture and Customs of El Salvador \u003c\/i\u003eemphasizes the mixture of indigenous and Spanish heritage that colors the society. Boland brings special insight to the essential topics, from history to the arts. A chronology, glossary, and numerous photos enhance the text. As an up-to-date survey, the book brims with optimism for a better future with social, economic, and environmental reforms. This volume is crucial to understanding Salvadorans today and also the large numbers of Salvadoran immigrants who now live in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roy C. Boland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0313360979\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780313360978\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d","brand":"Roy C. Boland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44057845039359,"sku":"9780313360978","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_823b18f5-539b-4b8b-a4b2-0169431f08ed.jpg?v=1685049198","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/culture-and-customs-of-el-roy-c-boland-9780313360978","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}