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In his recent book Putting Science in its Place: Geographies of Scientific Knowledge (2004), David Livingstone challenges historians of geography to locate that history in space and places, as well as time. Using the national/cultural space that is Guatemala, this paper plots some of the co-ordinates, contours, and questions that such a geographic history might entail. Particular emphasis is placed on providing a first approximation of the contours the history of geographic research in, and on, Guatemala. The main focus is on the work of self-identified geographers, though many scholars in cognate fields, especially historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists have made important contributions to this history. Clear phases in this history are evident, starting in the late 19th century with the work of the German geographer Karl Sapper. North American geographers came to dominate the record in the post-WWII period. The current phase promises not only a new generation of researchers, but also new directions as well as some continuities with topics and questions with a century-old time-depth. This paper seeks to contribute to the largely inchoate project of producing histories of geography at the regional, national, and continental scales for Latin America. ... Read more

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Provides an introduction to the history, geography, people, animals, food, sports, and culture of the country of Guatemala. ... Read more

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Hi
I used this for a report on Guatemala for school.I checked it out of a local library.I think its was very useful, but it could have been more understandable for us kids (I had to have my Mom explain a lot of things; and I'm 12).But, all in all, this was pretty useful to me.

And PS, I dont know if the older statement before mine is true, I did them and found them quite interesting, really.

Useful Internet sites inappropriate
The Internet sites listed in the back of the book link to subject matter which is inappropriate for the intended juvenile audience. ... Read more

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Guatemala is the most "Indian" of Central American nations, and Mayan culture permeates many aspects of language, dress and artistic expression. "Guatemala in Focus" is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to this wonderful country. It explores the land, history and politics, economy, society and people, culture and includes tips on where to go and what to see. Photos and maps. ... Read more

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quick & informative
We are adopting from Guatemala and have been desperate to find books to read on the country & culture.This offered a quick glance into the specifics of the country: a brief history, economy, politics, religion, the people, etc.Very good for a general overview of Guatemala.I would recommend to any adopting parent that is going there!

Guatemala from the eyes of a concerned American
Seldom have I seen such an easy read which is a concise, accurate, and to-the-point review of the Guatemalan Maya and their progeny from the Classic Period to the 1990s.In the interests of brevity, early cultural history is scanned, but the essential information is covered from 209 AD to the entrada of the Spanish Conquistadors led by the cruel Pedro de Alvarado and continuing through the multiple exploitations that occurred to recent days.The role of the United Fruit Company, the military, and the CIA are discussed frankly.Topics of the economy and society are succinctly covered as are current religious practices with the syncretism of the Catholic, Mayan, and the encroaching protestant sects.Visit Guatemala and you will know that these tough, resilient people, both Mayan and Ladino, are not to be denied.While there, visit with individuals who survived the Civil War and hear their stories.You can not help but become a sympathetic traveler, not just a tourist.

Volums have been written about the turmoil in Guatemala and elsewhere in Central America, but if your time is limited, here is a helpful shortcut.

nice and to the point
i'm adopting a child from guatemala soon and wanted to get a good, general overview of the country.it's an easy read and i learned enough to be dangerous....

great overview of Guatemala's history and culture
This title offers an easily readable introduction to Guatemala. It is great for the first-time traveler to Guatemala who wants to understand the modern country in the context of its history and culture. It explains thecurrent status of Guatemala and its uneasy balance between the remainingMayan culture and the ladinos. The book is a quick and enjoyableread--truly a great orientation. It also points out how the intrusion ofthe U.S. CIA interrupted Guatemala's transition toward agrarian reform--aneye opener for me, anyway.Read and learn! ... Read more

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Guatemala is a country rich in cultural heritage and natural resources. However, political instability and civil war has prevented Guatemala from addressing its social and economic crises. (20000101) ... Read more

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From bright red chili peppers grown in Mexico to the sparkling blue Nile River in Egypt, colors fill our world. Find out what colors say about the people and places of different countries. Start seeing colors in your world! ... Read more

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a must have book for children adopted from Guatemala
This is a great book with bright pictures and minimal text. Perfect for children adopted from GUA--gives them a good taste of some of the important places, sports, foods that make their birthplace a wonderful country. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Cultural Geography, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2005. The length of the article is 563 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Nature, Culture, and Big Old Trees: Live Oaks and Ceibas in the Landscapes of Louisiana and Guatemala.(Book Review)
Author: Reece Jones
Publication: Journal of Cultural Geography (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 23Issue: 1Page: 142(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Guatemala," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Guatemala in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Guatemala when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Guatemala, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Guatemala," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Guatemala in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Guatemala when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Guatemala, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Guatemala," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Guatemala in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Guatemala when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Guatemala, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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Examining the primary Maya deities, Karen Bassie-Sweet links geographic features to gods and beliefs.She reconstructs key elements of the Popol Vuh to argue that the three volcanoes around Lake Atitlan were the three thunderbolt gods and that the lake was the center of the world. ... Read more