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Lonely Planet Mexico

Lonely Planet Mexico

Autor: Kate Armstrong

Número de Páginas: 1472

Lonely Planet’s Mexico is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Discover the ancient Maya world at Palenque, explore the world-class diving reef at Cabo Pulmo, and tour the most important works of Mexico’s top muralists around Mexico City; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Mexico and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Mexico Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak Top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Mexico’s] best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas Pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel NEW Accommodation feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation Improved planning tools for family travellers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and...

Mexico

Mexico

Autor: Edward Parker

Número de Páginas: 64

Discusses the physical geography, industries, including tourism and agriculture, the people and culture, the environment and pollution, and the future of Mexico.

Mexico

Mexico

Autor: Kate Conley

Número de Páginas: 115

This title highlights major destinations within Mexico and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Mexico, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Wave-Finder Mexico

Wave-Finder Mexico

Autor: David Small , Larry Blair

Número de Páginas: 260

Written by former Transworld Surf journalist and seasoned Mexico traveller David Small, Wavefinder Mexico offers a complete surf guide to one of the best surf destinations on the planet. With more than 300 individual surf spots backed up by our unique Surfer's Eye maps, Wavefinder Mexico delivers all you'll need to know about Mexican surf ......

Mexico City

Mexico City

Autor: Edward Parker

Número de Páginas: 64

This series provides an in-depth look at some of the world's mega cities, considering key issues such as citizenship, environment, government and sustainability.

Mexico

Mexico

Autor: Mary-jo Reilly , Leslie Jermyn , Michael Spilling

Número de Páginas: 145

This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Mexico. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World� series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.

Arquitectura turística

Arquitectura turística

Autor: Laura Susana Zamudio Vega

Número de Páginas: 137

Esta obra es una aproximación arquitectónica al fenómeno turístico, a través de la cual es posible ver la arquitectura y el territorio turístico desde dos perspectivas poco habituales: a) una más diversa y compleja, con la que se pretende poner en valor la importancia de lo subjetivo para el diseño arquitectónico y la planeación urbana; y b) la que considera las arquitecturas de “poco o nulo” interés arquitectónico pero que son atractivas para la sociedad. Para ello, se estudió el caso de México, uno de los países con mayor vocación y diversidad turística del mundo, analizando cuatro medios, diferenciando lo que se dice de la arquitectura y lo que se muestra en las imágenes, lo cual da cuenta de sus imaginarios turísticos.

Riqueza y pobreza: nivel de vida azteca

Riqueza y pobreza: nivel de vida azteca

Autor: Stanford Mc Krause

Número de Páginas: 98

En el siglo XVI, a los ojos de la clase dominante, la tierra, la tierra cultivable, seguía siendo la base de toda prosperidad. A medida que el dignatario subía de rango, adquirió los derechos de más y más grandes áreas de bienes raíces. Teóricamente, nadie era el dueño de la tierra. La tierra pertenecía al propietario colectivo, calpulli, a instituciones públicas como templos, o a la ciudad misma. No había propiedad privada de la tierra, había propiedad colectiva con derecho individual de uso.

Organización del imperio azteca

Organización del imperio azteca

Autor: Stanford Mc Krause

Número de Páginas: 96

La sociedad azteca estaba dividida en veinte clanes llamados calpullis, donde la religión ejercía una influencia predominante, que consistía en grupos de personas conectadas por parentesco, divisiones territoriales, la invocación de un dios particular y la continuación de familias antiguas unidas por un vínculo de parentesco. biológicos y religiosos que derivaron del culto al dios titular. Cada clan tenía tierras, un templo y un jefe o calpullec. Se dividieron en tres clases; Nobles, gente común y esclavos.

Sociedad y leyes del imperio azteca

Sociedad y leyes del imperio azteca

Autor: Stanford Mc Krause

Número de Páginas: 82

El sistema de justicia azteca era muy complejo. Fue diseñado para mantener el orden en la sociedad y mantener el respeto por las instituciones gubernamentales. Las leyes giraron en torno a la tradición: se transmitieron de generación en generación, y se creó un sistema complejo sobre esta base. El sistema legal azteca tomó forma cuando el gran líder de Texcoco, Nezahualcóyotl, escribió un códice de 80 leyes destinadas a mejorar el sistema legal y establecer un mayor orden en la sociedad en ese momento.

La vida en el imperio azteca

La vida en el imperio azteca

Autor: Stanford Mc Krause

Número de Páginas: 258

Los aztecas son las ciudades que habitaron el Valle de México poco antes de la conquista española de México en 1521. Este etnónimo se une a muchos grupos tribales que hablaban el idioma náhuatl y exhibían características culturales comunes. Este grupo estaba conformado por los dominios de la Triple Alianza, conformado por Texcoco, Tlacopan y México-Tenochtitlan. Formaron uno de los imperios más grandes e importantes de la América precolombina en solo 200 años. Tenían acueductos, palacios, pirámides y templos. En el siglo XIII, los aztecas se establecieron en Chapultepec, de donde fueron expulsados ​​por una coalición de enemigos. Después de ser expulsados, constituyeron su asentamiento definitivo en Tenochtitlan, en 1325.

La Casona de los Siete Balcones

La Casona de los Siete Balcones

Autor: Cris Martinez

Número de Páginas: 168

La Casona de los Siete Balcones es un conjunto de narraciones de la vida de la clase media en la Ciudad de México de l910. A través de las conversaciones de Cristina Bejarano con su familia y amigos en situaciones cotidianas que se desenvuelven a lo largo de este año, conoceremos de las costumbres y cultura, asi como de la situación política y social durante este período fascinante en la historia de México. El 20 de noviembre de 1910 irrumpe la Revolución en México y trastorna al país entero. Sus habitantes pobres y de la clase media, o sea la mayoría del país, rasgan las redes de la opresión y la indiferencia y se deciden a ejercer su libertad, aletargada durante la dictadura de Porfirio Diaz. Sólo dos meses antes, en septiembre, la capital se vio engalanada con flores y luces por las impresionantes fiestas de celebración del Centenario de la Independencia. Pero, mientras se avecinaba la tormenta, la vida de Cristina y su familia transcurría apaciblemente. Acostumbrada a un sistema político y social que no podía cambiar, la clase media adopta una actitud cínica e irresponsable ante la vida y suple con fiestas y música la falta de oportunidades en el gobierno y ...

Las políticas exteriores de Estados Unidos, Canadá y México en el umbral del siglo XXI

Las políticas exteriores de Estados Unidos, Canadá y México en el umbral del siglo XXI

Autor: Remedios Gómez Arnau , Rosío Vargas , Julián Castro Rea

Número de Páginas: 304
Two Nations Indivisible

Two Nations Indivisible

Autor: Shannon K. O'neil

Número de Páginas: 260

Five freshly decapitated human heads are thrown onto a crowded dance floor in western Mexico. A Mexican drug cartel dismembers the body of a rival and then stitches his face onto a soccer ball. These are the sorts of grisly tales that dominate the media, infiltrate movies and TV shows, and ultimately shape Americans' perception of Mexico as a dangerous and scary place, overrun by brutal drug lords. Without a doubt, the drug war is real. In the last six years, over 60,000 people have been murdered in narco-related crimes. But, there is far more to Mexico's story than this gruesome narrative would suggest. While thugs have been grabbing the headlines, Mexico has undergone an unprecedented and under-publicized political, economic, and social transformation. In her groundbreaking book, Two Nations Indivisible, Shannon K. O'Neil argues that the United States is making a grave mistake by focusing on the politics of antagonism toward Mexico. Rather, we should wake up to the revolution of prosperity now unfolding there. The news that isn't being reported is that, over the last decade, Mexico has become a real democracy, providing its citizens a greater voice and opportunities to succeed...

Lonely Planet's A-Z of Wildlife Watching

Lonely Planet's A-Z of Wildlife Watching

Autor: Lonely Planet , Mark Carwardine , Amy-jane Beer

Número de Páginas: 1277

Discover the best places to spot 300 of the world’s most exciting and unusual creatures, from the soaring Andean condor and prowling Bengal tiger, to singing humpback whales and migrating wildebeest. For many people, one of the most rewarding experiences of travel is seeing creatures you wouldn’t encounter back home. Whether you set out to see them on safari or spot them by sheer luck, there’s a thrill and a beauty in watching a wild animal in its natural habitat. That’s why we created Lonely Planet’s A-Z of Wildlife Watching. It’s packed with stunning photos, details of each creature’s habits and characteristics, and tips on how to increase the chances of an encounter. Inside, you’ll find all the most iconic animals like lions, tigers, elephants and sharks, but we’ve gone even further than these headline acts to showcase the mind-blowing diversity of the natural world, with other animals including: snow leopards, mountain goats, antelopes, fennec foxes, giant albatrosses, hog-nosed bats, giant clams, corals, whales, wobbegongs, birdwing butterflies and Hercules beetles. Created in consultation with biologist and writer Amy-Jane Beer, and with a foreword by nature...

Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan

Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan

Autor: Lonely Planet , John Hecht , Lucas Vidgen

Número de Páginas: 537

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at Chichen Itza's massive El Castilo pyramid, swim in a cenote, and party in a steamy Caribbean cantina in Merida; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cancun, Cozumel and the Yucatan and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan Travel Guide: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - cuisine, history, art, literature, Maya heritage, landscapes, wildlife, customs and etiquette Over 30 maps Covers Cancun, Isla Mujeres, Isla Cozumel, ...

Enduring Reform

Enduring Reform

Autor: Jeffrey W. Rubin , Vivienne Bennett

Número de Páginas: 287

Over the last twenty years, business responses to progressive reform in Latin America have shifted dramatically. Until the 1990s, progressive movements in Latin America suffered violent repression sanctioned by the private sector and other socio-political elites. The powerful case studies in this volume show how business responses to reform have become more open-ended as Latin America's democracies have deepened, with repression tempered by the economic uncertainties of globalization, the political and legal constraints of democracy, and shifting cultural understandings of poverty and race. Enduring Reform presents five case studies from Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina in which marginalized groups have successfully forged new cultural and economic spaces and won greater autonomy and political voice. Bringing together NGO's, local institutions, social movements, and governments, these initiatives have developed new mechanisms to work 'within the system,' while also challenging the system's logic and constraints. Through firsthand interviews, the contributors capture local businesspeople's understandings of these progressive initiatives and record how they grapple with changes they...

Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan

Lonely Planet Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan

Autor: Ashley Harrell

Número de Páginas: 525

Lonely Planet’s Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Chill on Isla Mujeres, explore Tutum Ruins, and dive in Cozumel; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Cancun, Cozumel & the Yucatan’s best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that...

Norms and Space: Understanding Public Space Regulation in the Tourist City

Norms and Space: Understanding Public Space Regulation in the Tourist City

Autor: Lucas Pizzolatto Konzen

Número de Páginas: 337
Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring

Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring

Autor: Lonely Planet , Steve Fallon , Bridget Gleeson , Paul Harding , John Hecht , Tom Masters , Tom Spurling , Lucas Vidgen , Mara Vorhees

Número de Páginas: 1296

#1 best-selling guide to Central America * Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, what hidden discoveries await you, and how to optimise your budget for an extended continental trip. Scale the Maya temples of Tikal, surf the smoothest and most uncrowded waves in Latin America, or explore the colonial charms of Granada; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Central America and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring: Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Budget-oriented recommendations with honest reviews - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, music, cuisine, sports, wildlife, environment, architecture, literature, cinema,...

Social Traps and the Problem of Trust

Social Traps and the Problem of Trust

Autor: Bo Rothstein

Número de Páginas: 264

A 'social trap' is a situation where individuals, groups or organisations are unable to cooperate owing to mutual distrust and lack of social capital, even where cooperation would benefit all. Examples include civil strife, pervasive corruption, ethnic discrimination, depletion of natural resources and misuse of social insurance systems. Much has been written attempting to explain the problem, but rather less material is available on how to escape it. In this book, Bo Rothstein explores how social capital and social trust are generated and what governments can do about it. He argues that it is the existence of universal and impartial political institutions together with public policies which enhance social and economic equality that creates social capital. By introducing the theory of collective memory into the discussion, Rothstein makes an empirical and theoretical claim for how universal institutions can be established.

Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman's Life

Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman's Life

Autor: Mrs. Alec-tweedie

Número de Páginas: 285

In 'Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman's Life' by Mrs. Alec-Tweedie, the reader is taken on a captivating journey through the daily life and experiences of a woman in the late 19th century. The book is written in a detailed and descriptive style, providing insight into the challenges and triumphs of a woman navigating societal expectations and personal ambitions. Through anecdotes and observations, the author offers a unique perspective on the role of women during this period, shedding light on both the limitations and opportunities they faced. The book's literary context is rooted in the tradition of memoirs and autobiographies, offering a firsthand account of a lesser-known aspect of history. Mrs. Alec-Tweedie, a prolific writer and traveler, drew inspiration from her own experiences to pen 'Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman's Life'. Her keen observations and eloquent prose reflect her deep understanding of the intricacies of women's lives in the 19th century. This book serves as a valuable contribution to the literature on women's history and provides a rare glimpse into the daily struggles and joys of a busy woman. I highly recommend 'Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman's Life' to readers ...

Hearings Before the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

Hearings Before the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

Autor: Estados Unidos. President's Commission On The Assassination Of President Kennedy

Número de Páginas: 942
Investigation of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy

Investigation of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy

Autor: United States. Warren Commission

Número de Páginas: 936
Returned

Returned

Autor: Deborah Boehm

Número de Páginas: 194

Returned follows transnational Mexicans as they experience the alienation and unpredictability of deportation, tracing the particular ways that U.S. immigration policies and state removals affect families. DeportationÑan emergent global order of social injusticeÑreaches far beyond the individual deportee, as family members with diverse U.S. immigration statuses, including U.S. citizens, also return after deportation or migrate for the first time. The book includes accounts of displacement, struggle, suffering, and profound loss but also of resilience, flexibility, and imaginings of what may come. Returned tells the story of the chaos, and design, of deportation and its aftermath.

La Pocha Nostra

La Pocha Nostra

Autor: Guillermo Gómez-peña , Saúl García-lópez

Número de Páginas: 490

La Pocha Nostra: A Handbook for the Rebel Artist in a Post-Democratic Society marks a transformation from its sister book, Exercises for Rebel Artists, into a pedagogical matrix suited for use as a performance handbook and conceptual tool for artists, activists, theorists, pedagogues, and trans-disciplinary border crossers of all stripes. Featuring a newly reworked outline of La Pocha Nostra's overall pedagogy, and how it has evolved in the time of Trump, cartel violence, and the politics of social media, this new handbook presents deeper explanations of the interdisciplinary pedagogical practices developed by the group that has been labeled "the most influential Latino/a performance troupe of the past ten years." Co-written by Guillermo Gómez-Peña in collaboration with La Pocha Nostra’s artistic co-director Saúl García-López and edited by Paloma Martinez-Cruz, this highly anticipated follow-up volume raises crucial questions in the new neo-nationalist era. Drawing on field experience from ten years of touring, the authors blend original methods with updated and revised exercises, providing new material for teachers, universities, radical artists, curators, producers, and...

La vie dans l'empire aztèque

La vie dans l'empire aztèque

Autor: Stanford Mc Krause

Número de Páginas: 268

Les Aztèques sont les villes qui ont habité la vallée du Mexique peu avant la conquête espagnole du Mexique en 1521. Cet ethnonyme rejoint de nombreux groupes tribaux parlant la langue nahuatl et présentant des caractéristiques culturelles communes. Ce groupe était composé des domaines de la Triple Alliance, composée de Texcoco, Tlacopan et México-Tenochtitlan. Ils formèrent l'un des empires les plus importants et les plus importants de l'Amérique précolombienne en seulement 200 ans. Ils avaient aqueducs, palais, pyramides et temples. Au XIIIe siècle, les Aztèques s'installèrent à Chapultepec, d'où ils furent chassés par une coalition d'ennemis. Après leur expulsion, ils constituèrent leur règlement définitif à Tenochtitlan, en 1325.

Organisation de l'empire aztèque

Organisation de l'empire aztèque

Autor: Stanford Mc Krause

Número de Páginas: 101

La société aztèque était divisée en vingt clans appelés calpullis, où la religion exerçait une influence prédominante. Elle consistait en des groupes de personnes liés par la parenté, des divisions territoriales, l’invocation d’un dieu particulier et la continuation de familles anciennes liées par un lien de parenté. biologique et religieux qui dérive du culte du dieu titulaire. Chaque clan avait des terres, un temple et un chef ou calpullec. Ils ont été divisés en trois classes; Nobles, gens ordinaires et esclaves.

Richesse et pauvreté: niveau de vie aztèque

Richesse et pauvreté: niveau de vie aztèque

Autor: Stanford Mc Krause

Número de Páginas: 100

Au XVIe siècle, aux yeux de la classe dirigeante, la terre, la terre arable, demeurait la base de toute prospérité. Au fur et à mesure que le dignitaire montait en grade, il acquérait les droits sur de plus en plus vastes zones immobilières. Théoriquement, personne n'était propriétaire de la terre. La terre appartenait au propriétaire collectif, calpulli, à des institutions publiques telles que des temples ou à la ville elle-même. Il n'y avait pas de propriété privée de la terre, il y avait une propriété collective avec un droit d'usage individuel.

Société et lois de l'empire aztèque

Société et lois de l'empire aztèque

Autor: Stanford Mc Krause

Número de Páginas: 85

Le système de justice aztèque était très complexe. Il a été conçu pour maintenir l'ordre dans la société et le respect des institutions gouvernementales. Les lois tournaient autour de la tradition: elles étaient transmises de génération en génération et un système complexe était créé sur cette base. Le système juridique aztèque a pris forme lorsque le grand dirigeant de Texcoco, Nezahualcoyotl, a écrit un codex de 80 lois visant à améliorer le système juridique et à établir un ordre plus élevé dans la société à cette époque.

Fingerprints of the Gods

Fingerprints of the Gods

Autor: Graham Hancock

Número de Páginas: 782

Could the story of mankind be far older than we have previously believed? Using tools as varied as archaeo-astronomy, geology, and computer analysis of ancient myths, Graham Hancock presents a compelling case to suggest that it is. Graham Hancock is featured in Ancient Apocalypse, a Netflix original docuseries. “A fancy piece of historical sleuthing . . . intriguing and entertaining and sturdy enough to give a long pause for thought.”—Kirkus Reviews In Fingerprints of the Gods, Hancock embarks on a worldwide quest to put together all the pieces of the vast and fascinating jigsaw of mankind’s hidden past. In ancient monuments as far apart as Egypt’s Great Sphinx, the strange Andean ruins of Tihuanaco, and Mexico’s awe-inspiring Temples of the Sun and Moon, he reveals not only the clear fingerprints of an as-yet-unidentified civilization of remote antiquity, but also startling evidence of its vast sophistication, technological advancement, and evolved scientific knowledge. A record-breaking number one bestseller in Britain, Fingerprints of the Gods contains the makings of an intellectual revolution, a dramatic and irreversible change in the way that we understand our...

Embodying Mexico

Embodying Mexico

Autor: Ruth Hellier-tinoco

Número de Páginas: 354

Exploring the role of performance in tourist and nationalist contexts, Embodying Mexico analyzes the making of icons in twentieth-century Mexico, as local dance, music, and ritual practices are transformed into national and global spectacles. Drawing on extensive ethnographic, archival, and participatory experience this interdisciplinary study makes an important contribution to an understanding of Mexican cultural politics.

Many Peoples, One Land

Many Peoples, One Land

Autor: Alethea K. Helbig , Agnes Regan Perkins

Número de Páginas: 446

Celebrating the wealth of quality multicultural literature recently published for children and young adults, this valuable resource examines the fiction, oral tradition, and poetry from four major ethnic groups in the United States. Each of these genres is considered in turn for the literature dealing with African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native-American Indians. Taking up where their earlier volume This Land is Our Land left off, Helbig and Perkins have teamed up once again to identify and expertly evaluate more than 500 multicultural books published from 1994 through 1999. Both considered authorities in the field of children's literature, the two of them personally selected, read, and evaluated all the books included here. Their insightful annotations help readers carefully consider both literary standards such as plot development, characterization, and style, as well as cultural values as they are represented in these cited works. Each entry also indicates the suggested age and grade level appropriateness of the work. With the proliferation and ever increasing popularity of multicultural literature for children and young adults, this sensitively...

Many Mirrors

Many Mirrors

Autor: Nicole Landry Sault

Número de Páginas: 376

"We've needed a book like Many Mirrors for a long time. In the veritable explosion of new scholarship on the human body, this book stands out in its focus on empirical research. Many Mirrors will move . . . the Anthropology of the Body a giant step forward."--C. H. Browner, University of California at Los Angeles In every society, people define and change their physical appearance in response to their relationships to others: we add clothes and masks, remove them, build up our muscles, perforate our flesh, cut parts away, comb our hair, and modify our diets. In rural Jamaica, fat women are considered desirable; in American suburbia, teenage girls are obsessed with thinness. Bedouin women use tattoos to express their secret longings; Asian American women undergo cosmetic surgery to conform to internalized western standards of beauty. Even with mirrors to see ourselves, we rely on the reactions of others to learn how we look and who we are. Where contemporary Western culture sees the body as a concrete thing with an objective, observable reality, separate from the self, many other societies regard the person as an integrated whole that includes the mind, the body, and the spirit....

First-time Latin America

First-time Latin America

Autor: Polly Rodger Brown , James Read

Número de Páginas: 388

This is a pre-trip guide for travellers planning their first trip to Latin America. The first section of the book gives individual profiles of all 21 Latin American countries, with a rundown of highlights and possible itineraries. Part two runs through all the information you'll need before your trip and on the road - how to buy plane tickets and get visas; where to stay; how to get around; and how to stay healthy and avoid trouble.

Sin imagen

México

Autor: John Noble

Número de Páginas: 0

Lonely Planet Mexico is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the ancient Maya world, go horse-riding through fragrant pine forest, and experience Mexico City's hopping cultural scene; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Mexico and begin your journey now!

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