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Bolivia Is an unusual high-altitude Society created by Imperial Conquests and native adaptations, and it Remains The Most Indian today of the American republic, yet it fully-that participates in the World Economy. It has seen aussi The Most Social and economic mobility of Indian and mestizo populations in Latin America. Among the themes These Are Analyzed In This Historical Survey. In icts first Spanish edition, Herbert Klein's A Concise History of Bolivia Bolivia won immediate acceptance as Within The New Standard history of this important nation. Surveying Bolivia's Economic, Social, Cultural, and Political ev ¬ olution From The arrival of early man in the Andes to the Present, this current version Brings the history of this Society up to the Present Day, wraps The Fundamental exchange That Have Occurred Since The National Revolution of 1952 & the return of democracy in 1982. Have The exchange thesis included introduction of universal education and The Rise of the mestizo and Indian populations to Political Power for The First Time in national history. Containing year updated bibliography, A Concise History of Bolivia restes year essential text for courses in Latin American history and politics. The second edition Brings this story Through the first directors of The First Indian self-proclaimed President in History & the National Staff Exchange Thats the Government of Evo Morales in Bolivia has Introduced Society, Politics, and Economy. CommentsDario Laware says... I bought this film and was very disappointed don't make the same mistake I did.do not buy it a tremendous wasted of money the theme is important but this ia a treatment demasiado corritente nada especially Posted on April 15, 2011 Leigha Utecht says... Director Israel Adrian Caetano was born in 1969, and has won several movie awards,but this is his directorial debut, 2001.Filmed in black and white the plot is little, the actors are excellent, and the social message is clear. It is the words that invoke so much anger, hate, jealousy, shame, by those struggling with economic and personal hardships.And inevitably, those words provoke the worst of man.The film is not gripping in action, but gripping in its message, words, reality, and pain all go through surviving. Filmed in a Brazilian caf Posted on April 16, 2011 Adah Cutchember says... As a college student doing research on Bolivia, this text provided an excellent framework for my overall understanding of Bolivia's development. The book is both accurate and interesting, and provides a broad overview that includes virtually every important development in Bolivian history. There is also an excellent bibliography. Excellent resource, highly recommended Posted on April 17, 2011 Marybelle Macalma says... I was expecting to be blown away given some of the press reviews I'd read.While this is definitely worth a watch, it does not live up to the hype. Posted on April 17, 2011 Telma Gunther says... I grabbed this book as we packed our things and headed to the hospital for my baby's birth. I don't believe I would have read it otherwise. But I had nearly two days and while my wife and baby slept, I read. The writing is tedious--single sentence paragraph after single sentence paragraph. Klein often repeats his ideas and his historical summaries. It is as if he knows that the previous paragraphs lack clarity, and he circles around for another go. But the worse part is that Klein leaves out all the things that make history interesting. There are no personal stories or anecdotes. He handles famous Bolivian figures like Simon Pati Posted on April 17, 2011 Natacha Marsaw says... I guess I have a bone to pick with this title, as I'm the author of at least 90% of the background information; I wrote the first four editions of this book, but failed to receive any author credit this time around. However, the newly inserted practical information seems to be solid, despite the fact that the new updater(s) lacked much time to put it together and Lonely Planet's new format dictated the deletion of lots of information that I'd consider both useful and entertaining - and in some cases essential. I'm sorry to see what has happened to 'my baby' (this was the first book I wrote for Lonely Planet), but that's through no fault of the current updater(s). In fact, I believe it's still the best available guide to Bolivia. Happy travels in that wonderfully enigmatic country! Posted on April 17, 2011 Frederick Sundahl says... The book is really good if you're looking for a way to enter the study of Bolivian politics. Though I found that in the end, it should have stressed more the political rise of the coca leaf peasants trade unions and party. Posted on April 18, 2011 Carey Zagen says... Whispering in the Giant's Ear: A Frontline Chronicle from Bolivia's War on Globalization by William Powers. I found out more information about him on his website[...]. The book covers the author's experiences on the ground in Bolivia over the country's dramatic last five years. The book is eloquently written, filled with anecdotes from Mr. Powers' time there, and many other essential details one should know when visiting this lesser known place. This book provides a highly readable history of Bolivia and its current challenges. Additionally, it provides a detailed look into the relationship between a "gringo" do-gooder and the locals. It's a must read for anyone planning on visiting Bolivia any time soon. Posted on April 18, 2011 Celia Bridgforth says... I read Herbert Klein as I traveled, through Bolivia.The first five chapters (Pre-Columbian through the Creation of a Nation State 1841) enriched my visits to Sucre, Potosi, Oruro, and La Paz.Though the text is not intended for the average tourist, it is valuable to any traveler who has more than a passing curosity about this unusual, provocative country. Herbert Klein is Profossor of Lain American History at Columbia and his writting style reflects this."A Concise Short History of Bolivia" reads like a college text book, jammed with dates, famous and obsure names, events and the obicucious commentary. It is evident that Klien has a sharp grasp of Bolivian politics and ecomnomics, and his comments bring light to the the plight and oppression that the people of Bolivia have endure.No where in South America have the poor been as exploited as they have in Bolivia. The leaders of Bolivia have consistantly placed the hopes for an economic renewal in Bolivia on one major export (first silver, then tin, now gas).They have not learned from history.They exploit one non-renewable resource, and spend the money (that doesn't first go into the pockets of corrupt politians and their cornies) on bigger government building, a larger militiary (Bolivia, a land locked nation still supports a Navy) and squander the people's future.Herbert Klein clearly show how history documented this.Saddly, it is happening again today with the newly found reserves of LPG. After visiting Potosi and its infamious mines of'Cerro Rico', a huge cone shaped mountain where over 300 mines exist to extract silver, I was perplexed to find that Klein does not mention that over 8 million, million! men have suffered and died mining this mountain since 1545 when the silver was discovered. Klein glosses over this fact, choosing not to elucidate how theSpanish Crown was responsible for the genenocide, yes genenocide, of the indigious poplulation. Strikingly, Klien is silent. I sensed in reading this history text he did not want to rock any boats, and instead choose a text that would be "acceptable" for any college class (including those in Spain)... Viva the status quo! That said, the text is strongly recommended for any student of South American history, Bolivia and for those that are planning more than a few days in this wonderfully obscure country. Posted on April 20, 2011 Yoshie Terhar says... William Powers' book gave me knowledge that only an individual with personal experience in his subject area can give.Going into the Bolivian Amazon, the author brought with him preconceived notions of how the environment there should best be handled for the benefit of all. He left knowing that no program there would be a success unless the long-held beliefs, perceptions, and practices of indigenous peoples were incorporated into such a program. I found Power's enlightenment both exciting and encouraging.His experience means that the rest of us can can be enlightened as well, if only we want to be.It also clarified why some 'green' projects are doomed from the beginning, i.e. when local issues are ignored or mishandled. In addition, this book is very well written and a pleasure to read. Highly recommended. Posted on April 23, 2011 Leave a Comment |
