Culture and Customs of El Salvador (Cultures and Customs of the World)

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El Salvador, the smallest Hispanic country within the Western Hemisphere, has had a lion’s share of international attention with its civil war of the 1980s. Culture and Customs of El Salvador is the most efficient source for an authoritative, intriguing narrative overview of a country with an embattled history, from wars to devastating earthquakes. Students and general readers will find a sympathetic portrayal of the land, history, people, economy, religion, education, traditional culture and popular entertainment, literature, media, and the arts.

El Salvador has been marginalized in Latin The united states and is still little-known out of doors of this region. Culture and Customs of El Salvador emphasizes the mixture of indigenous and Spanish heritage that colors the society. Boland brings special insight to the crucial topics, from history to the arts. A chronology, glossary, and a lot of photos support the text. As an up-to-date survey, the book brims with optimism for a better future with social, economic, and environmental reforms. This volume is the most important to understanding Salvadorans lately and also the large numbers of Salvadoran immigrants who now live in the US.

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