Bolivia in Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics, and Culture (The in Focus Guides) - Softcover

This compact text by Werner (geography, U. of St. Thomas) distills the political, economic, social, and cultural history of Bolivia for the traveler unfamiliar with the country. It describes the pre-contact societies of the region; provides a chronological narrative of Bolivia's post-independence political history from 1809 to the present; explores contemporary economic and social issues; and addresses cultural topics such as religion, carnival, and coca. It also briefly describes common tourist destinations, gives tips for travelers, offers a guide to further resources, and lists basic geographic and socio- political facts and figures. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)