Venezuela In Focus
A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture
1st Edition
Published on 1. November 1994
76 pages
978-1-909013-47-6 (ISBN)
Description
Venezuela has been blessed and cursed by oil. Once Latin America's wealthiest country, its petrodollars paid for political stability, dramatic modernisation and rampant corruption. But the boom years are now long gone and Venezuelans face poverty and growing social conflict. Despite its political woes, South America's cultural melting pot is a vibrant centre for music, soap operas and sport, relecting its rich mix of people and influences.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Rugby
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Digital original
File size
9,21 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-909013-47-6 (9781909013476)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
11/1994
Latin America Bureau
€36.04
Article not available at the moment
Content
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1: Land and People - In Search of El Dorado
- Changing Landscapes
- The Melting Pot
- 2: Political System - Parties, Patronage and Power
- The End of an Era?
- The Traditional Parties
- Caudillos
- The Great U-Turn
- 3: Economy - Boom and Bust
- Black Gold
- The Colonial Economy
- The Petrol Phenomenon
- The Quest for Diversification
- 4: Society - Plenty and Poverty
- Two Venezuelas
- Social Crisis
- Caracas
- Human Rights
- Popular Protest
- 5: Culture and Identity - Modern and Traditional
- US Influences
- Pop Culture
- Music and Fiestas
- Regional Identity
- Good Neighbour?
- Conclusion
- Further Reading and Addresses
- Facts and Figures/Reference Map
