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This look at contemporary life in Honduras is a must-have for all high school and public library shelves.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chronology 1 National Identity and Cultural Diversity 2 Indigenous Honduras 3 Religion 4 Daily Living and Lifestyles 5 Literature and the Oral Tradition 6 Traditional Artisanry 7 The Visual Arts 8 The Performing Arts Glossary Bibliography

About the Author

JANET N. GOLD is Professor of Latin American literature at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. She is the author of several books and essays on Central American literature and culture.

Reviews

For students and general readers, Gold (Latin American literature, U. of New Hampshire) describes the culture and customs of Honduras. She covers the country's national identity and regional and linguistic diversity, indigenous peoples, religion, daily life, food, dress, sports, media, literature and oral tradition, traditional artisanry and handcrafts, and visual and performing arts. She includes information about individuals and contributions not easily accessible in English and gives less attention to topics extensively documented in English elsewhere, such as the Mayan civilization of Copán.
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This cultural study of Honduras is recommended for school, academic, and public libraries since it is the latest country study of Honduras. The concise but authoritative discussions make it a worthwhile purchase.
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