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Gerlach, Allen. Indians, Oil, and Politics: A Recent History of Ecuador For five centuries, the Indians had very little voice in Ecuador. Now they are major protagonists who seek more acceptable terms in which to coexist in a society with two vastly different world views and cultures - that of Indians and that of the descendants of Europeans. Buy Honey, Martha. Ecotourism and Sustainable Development: Who Owns Paradise? Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the welfare of local people. In this work Honey presents an overview of the industry and a first-hand account of ecotourism projects around the world. Buy Labels: Costa Rica, Ecuador, Environment In Focus Ecuador: A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture Ecuador is currently one of the major tourist destinations in the Americas, offering unparalleled colonial architecture, dramatic landscapes and the eco-tourist mecca of the Galapagos Islands. 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Wildlife of the Galapagos is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to know what so delighted Labels: Ecuador, Environment Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands: Traveller's Wildlife Guides The Traveller's Wildlife Guides are aimed at environmentally conscious travellers for whom some of the best parts of any trip are glimpses of wildlife in natural settings. The purpose of this series is to enhance enjoyment of a trip and enrich wildlife sightings by providing identifying information on the most frequently encountered animals in each of the represented countries. Buy Labels: Ecuador, Environment, Travel Guide Crowder, Nicholas. Culture Shock! Ecuador Nowhere on earth will you find such a unique and diverse country as Chasteen, John Charles. 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An Identification Guide to the Birds, Mammals, and Reptiles of the Galapagos Islands This is the first comprehensive guide to the unique wildlife of the Galapagos encompassing the birds, mammals, and reptiles a visitor to these extraordinary islands might encounter. The innovative, simple-to-use format of the pocket-sized volume will help beginners and experts alike to identify with confidence the striking and charismatic Galapagos fauna. Buy Labels: Ecuador, Environment The Rough Guide to Ecuador The handbook to this small but amazingly diverse country features information on accommodation, tourist attractions, outdoor activities, and Ecuadorian history. Buy Labels: Ecuador, Travel Guide Williamson, Edwin. The Penguin History of Latin America Williamson (Univ. of Edinburgh) has accomplished a nearly impossible task: he has produced a lucid, objective interpretation for the non-specialist reader. The book is organized topically, rather than by country, and the author wisely selects regional examples of his major themes, rather than attempting a detailed analysis of each country. The work ends with an unusual exploration of literature and culture in relation to identity and modernization, followed by a helpful bibliographic essay. Buy Labels: Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, History, Honduras Youngers, Coletta and Eileen Rosin. Drugs and Democracy in Latin America: the Impact of U.S. Policy Although the U.S. has spent more than $25 billion on international drug-control programs over the past two decades, it has failed to reduce the supply of cocaine and heroin entering the country. It has, however, succeeded in generating widespread, often profoundly damaging, consequences, most notably in Latin America and the Caribbean. Buy Labels: Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Politics
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