Ecuador In Focus
A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture
by Wilma Roos and Omer van Renterghem
ISBN-10: 1899365087
Paperback 1st August 1997
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Ecuador is currently one of the major tourist destinations in the Americas, offering unparalleled colonial architecture, dramatic landscapes and the eco-tourist mecca of the Galapagos islands. But behind its colourful markets and breathtaking mountain scenery lies a more complex country, divided by geography and race and facing serious environmental threat.
Contents
- History: Inca civilization, the Spanish conquest and the colonial system; independence and civil war; border disputes and the rise of the military; dictators and demagogues.
- People: Ecuador's indigenous people; Lebanese and other migrants; modern-day cowboys and traditional healers; Quito versus Guayaquil; racism and domestic violence.
- Politics: A history of coups and counter-coups; conservatives against liberals; Andean Reaganism and structural adjustment; the rise of indigenous resistance and the 'uprising'.
- Economy and the environment: From coca to oil - the environmental impact of the export economy; oil companies in the Amazon and popular protests; agriculture and industry; the tourism business.
- Culture: Indigenous and Catholic influences, festivals and feast days; music and sports; Quito's graffiti artists.
- Where to go, what to see: Important landmarks and historical sites; the author's expert tips on how to make the most of a brief visit.
About the Authors
Wilma Roos and Omer van Renterghem are Dutch agricultural experts who have worked in Ecuador for many years.
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