Culture and Customs of Peru

Culture and Customs of Peru
ISBN-10
0313089477
ISBN-13
9780313089473
Category
Social Science
Pages
185
Language
English
Published
2002-11-30
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Authors
Eduardo Dargent-Chamot, Cesar Ferreira Ph.D.

Description

The breadth of Peru's culture from pre-Columbian times to today is surveyed in this one-stop reference. Modern Peru emerges as an ethnically divided nation progressing toward social integration of its heavily Indian and Hispanic population. Ferreira and Dargent, native Peruvians, illustrate how the diverse geography of the country—the Andes, coast, and jungle—has also had a role in shaping cultural and social expression, from history to art. Further exploring the influence of Spanish colonialism and its modern blending with Indian traditions, this volume covers the legacy of the Incas and Machu Picchu, providing an authoritative overview of how the citizenry and major cultural venues, such as the church, media, and arts, have evolved. A chronology and glossary supplement the text.

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