{"product_id":"venezuela-elizabeth-gackstetter-nichols-9781598845693","title":"Venezuela","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis comprehensive overview of Venezuelan history, culture, and politics is designed to ground the high school student's knowledge of the crucial role of the nation on the international scene.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVenezuela stands out as one of Latin America's most influential, yet controversial countries, leading students to want to know more about the nation and its outspoken president. Taking an interdisciplinary approach to ground an understanding of the contemporary nation, \u003ci\u003eVenezuela\u003c\/i\u003e provides the reader with an overview of the Venezuelan story from 1499 to the present. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe study provides a comprehensive look at all aspects of life in this South American powerhouse, discussing the nation's geography, history, government and politics, economy, society, and culture. Specific attention is directed to topics such as industry, labor, religion, ethnicity, women, etiquette, literature, art, music, and food, among many others. In addition, the book examines the controversy surrounding Venezuelan leader Hugo Ch疱ez. Written in an accessible and engaging tone, this volume is ideal for high school and undergraduate students--and essential for library shelves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elizabeth Gackstetter Nichols, Kimberly J. Morse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1598845691\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781598845693\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ABC-CLIO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 476\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2011 pg. 61","brand":"Elizabeth Gackstetter Nichols","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44138634936575,"sku":"9781598845693","price":116.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4e2847a2-4e9c-4345-bcf3-61cf43ca6c10.jpg?v=1687900731","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/venezuela-elizabeth-gackstetter-nichols-9781598845693","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}