Culture and Customs of Bolivia (Culture and Customs of Latin America and the Caribbean)

In this book, contemporary representations of Bolivian art, music, religion, literature, festivals, theater, and cinema document how history and geography have shaped Bolivia's modern culture.Bolivia has long been neglected by North American historians and anthropologists. Now, author Javier A. Galván fills this gap with a book that analyzes the complex cultures of this South American nation within the context of its rich history and contemporary traditions.The first half of this text is dedicated to how and where people live—detailed geography, social traditions, religious practices, political institutions, and Bolivian cuisine and culture. The varied religious and linguistic traditions of the indigenous groups that comprise the majority of the national population are also described, giving readers a deeper appreciation for the diversity of Bolivia's character. The second half of the book explores the creative talent of Bolivians who are advancing the literary movements, painting styles, architectural design, theater productions, fashion design, and emerging film industry of the country. Culture and Customs of Bolivia also includes a detailed analysis of contemporary print and broadcasting media. Overview: Bolivia Has Long Been Neglected By North American Historians And Anthropologists. Now, Author Javier A. Galvan Fills This Gap With A Book That Analyzes The Complex Cultures Of This South American Nation Within The Context Of Its Rich History And Contemporary Traditions. The First Half Of This Text Is Dedicated To How And Where People Live-detailed Geography, Social Traditions, Religious Practices, Political Institutions, And Bolivian Cuisine And Culture. The Varied Religious And Linguistic Traditions Of The Indigenous Groups That Comprise The Majority Of The National Population Are Also Described, Giving Readers A Deeper Appreciation For The Diversity Of Bolivia's Character. The Second Half Of The Book Explores The Creative Talent Of Bolivians Who Are Advancing The Literary Movements, Painting Styles, Architectural Design, Theater Productions, Fashion Design, And Emerging Film Industry Of The Country. Culture And Customs Of Bolivia Also Includes A Detailed Analysis Of Contemporary Print And Broadcasting Media. The Context : Geography, People, And History -- Religion -- Social Customs And Lifestyle -- Literature -- Broadcasting And Printed Media -- Cinema -- Performing Arts : Music, Dance And Theater -- Architecture, Native Textiles, Visual Arts, And Fashion Design. Javier A. Galván. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. In this book, contemporary representations of Bolivian art, music, religion, literature, festivals, theater, and cinema document how history and geography have shaped Bolivia's modern culture. Bolivia has long been neglected by North American historians and anthropologists. Now, author Javier A. Galvn fills this gap with a book that analyzes the complex cultures of this South American nation within the context of its rich history and contemporary traditions. The first half of this text is dedicated to how and where people livedetailed geography, social traditions, religious practices, political institutions, and Bolivian cuisine and culture. The varied religious and linguistic traditions of the indigenous groups that comprise the majority of the national population are also described, giving readers a deeper appreciation for the diversity of Bolivia's character. The second half of the book explores the creative talent of Bolivians who are advancing the literary movements, painting styles, architectural design, theater productions, fashion design, and emerging film industry of the country. Culture and Customs of Bolivia also includes a detailed analysis of contemporary print and broadcasting media. Contents......Page 6 Series Foreword......Page 8 Preface......Page 10 Acknowledgments......Page 16 Chronology......Page 18 1 The Context: Geography, People, and History......Page 26 2 Religion......Page 52 3 Social Customs and Lifestyle......Page 68 4 Literature......Page 100 5 Broadcasting and Print Media......Page 116 6 Cinema......Page 136 7 Performing Arts: Music, Dance, and Theater......Page 150 8 Architecture, Native Textiles, Visual Arts, and Fashion Design......Page 166 C......Page 184 S......Page 185 Z......Page 186 Bibliography......Page 188 B......Page 198 C......Page 199 E......Page 200 G......Page 201 I......Page 202 L......Page 203 M......Page 204 P......Page 205 S......Page 206 T......Page 207 Z......Page 208 Contents 6 Series Foreword 8 Preface 10 Acknowledgments 16 Chronology 18 1 The Context: Geography, People, and History 26 2 Religion 52 3 Social Customs and Lifestyle 68 4 Literature 100 5 Broadcasting and Print Media 116 6 Cinema 136 7 Performing Arts: Music, Dance, and Theater 150 8 Architecture, Native Textiles, Visual Arts, and Fashion Design 166 Glossary 184 A 184 B 184 C 184 D 185 H 185 I 185 L 185 M 185 P 185 Q 185 R 185 S 185 V 186 W 186 Y 186 Z 186 Bibliography 188 Index 198 A 198 B 198 C 199 D 200 E 200 F 201 G 201 H 202 I 202 J 203 K 203 L 203 M 204 N 205 O 205 P 205 Q 206 R 206 S 206 T 207 U 208 V 208 W 208 Y 208 Z 208 ISBN:,9780313383632,EISBN:,9780313383649 ABC-CLIO Bolivia has long been neglected by North American historians and anthropologists. Now, author Javier A. Galván fills this gap with a book that analyzes the complex cultures of this South American nation within the context of its rich history and contemporary traditions. The first half of this text is dedicated to how and where people live-detailed geography, social traditions, religious practices, political institutions, and Bolivian cuisine and culture. The varied religious and linguistic traditions of the indigenous groups that comprise the majority of the national population are also de The context : geography, people, and history Religion Social customs and lifestyle Literature Broadcasting and printed media Cinema Performing arts : music, dance and theatre Architecture, visual arts, fashion design, and native textiles.