Endangered Peoples of Latin America: Struggles to Survive and Thrive

by Susan C. Stonich

Overview

Rare insight on how some of Latin America's indigenous and marginalized groups struggle to survive and thrive.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313016547
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/28/2001
Series:	Greenwood Press Endangered Peoples of the World Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

SUSAN C. STONICH is Professor of Anthropology and Environmental Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara./e

Table of Contents

Series Foreword

Introduction by Susan C. Stonich

Mexicans

The Mayans of Central Quintana Roo by David Barton Bray

The Rural People of Mexico's Northwest Coast by María L. Cruz-Torres

Villagers at the Edge of Mexico City by Scott S. Robinson

Central Americans

Artisanal Fisherfolk of the Gulf of Fonseca by Jorge Varela Marquez, Kate Cissna, and Susan C. Stonich

The English-Speaking Bay Islanders by Susan C. Stonich

The Miskito of Honduras and Nicaragua by David J. Dodds

Indigenous and Latino Peoples of the Rio Plátano Biosphere Reserve, Honduras by Peter H. Herlihy

The Ngóbe of Western Panama by John R. Bort and Philip D. Young

The Kuna of Panama by James Howe

The Tz'utujil Maya of Guatemala by James Loucky

South Americans

The Awa of Ecuador by Janet M. Chernela

The Otavaleños of the Ecuadorian Highlands by Rudi Colloredo-Mansfeld

The Quechua of the Peruvian Andes by Paul H. Gelles

Index

Editorial Reviews

In thirteen chapters authored by eminent anthropologists and educators, this volume takes a close look at various Latin American indigenous or marginalized groups whose survival in today's world is at stake. Among these endangered groups are the Kuna of Panama, the Villagers at the edge of Mexico City, the Awa of Ecuador, the English-speaking Bay Islanders of Honduras, and the Quechua of the Peruvian Andes. These groups, as well as others mentioned, have attained a degree of success in maintaining their traditional cultures and ancestral way of life. Nevertheless they face mounting social, economic, and environmental pressures, not only from the outside world but also from within, as internal divisive factions get in the way of a solid, unified front to preserve their ancient ways, coexist in an increasingly demanding modern society, and confront an uncertain future. Each chapter addresses the individual group's problems and provides a cultural overview that includes the various threats to its existence as well as the efforts to survive culturally. The chapters end with probing questions about the issues covered, source notes, a resource guide, Web sites, and in some cases, lists of videos, films, and support organizations where available. Part of the thought-provoking Endangered Peoples of the World series, this comprehensive, informative book is mainly for the mature teen with a serious interest in anthropology in general and in Latin American cultures and social issues in particular. Glossary. Index. Photos. Maps. VOYA CODES: 4Q 2P J S (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses; For the YA with a special interest in the subject; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9;Senior High, defined as grades 10 to 12). 2001, Greenwood, 264p. PLB $45. Ages 12 to 18. Reviewer: Delia A. Culberson SOURCE: VOYA, February 2002 (Vol. 24, No.6)

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Based upon recent fieldwork, 13 contributions from anthropologists describe conditions facing indigenous and marginalized groups in Mexico, Central America, and South America. They discuss the negative effects of globalization on local economies and environments, on health and nutrition, and on control of land and other natural resources. Some of the groups profiled include the Mayans of Central Quintana Roo in Mexico, artisanal fisherfolk of the Gulf of Fonseca, the Kuna of Panama, and the Quechua of the Peruvian Andes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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