{"product_id":"culture-and-customs-of-nicaragua-hardcover","title":"Culture and Customs of Nicaragua - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEsthela Calderon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSteven F. White\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout its history Nicaragua has been plagued by corruption, social and racial inequality, civil unrest, and foreign interference. Yet despite being the second poorest nation in South America, Nicaragua maintains a rich and vibrant culture that reflects its strong Catholic devotion, diverse indigenous roots, and overwhelming zest for life. \u003ci\u003eCulture and Customs of Nicaragua\u003c\/i\u003e introduces students and general readers to Nicaragua's unique blend of religious and traditional holidays, so numerous that the country is said to be in a constant state of celebration; its growing film industry; its many styles of dance, the popular street theatre open to all bystanders; important contributions to Spanish literature, local cuisines, architecture, social norms, and more. Readers learn what it is like to live in one of Latin America's most disillusioned countries but also discover the passionate culture that defines and sustains the Nicaraguan people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTEVEN F. WHITE\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures at St. Lawrence University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eESTHELA CALDERON\u003c\/b\u003e is the Secretary General of the National Association of Women Writers in Nicaragua.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.5 x 6.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754299031840,"sku":"9780313339943","price":122.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/181f14285b21401444b0728f17bc0ceb.webp?v=1780037298","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/culture-and-customs-of-nicaragua-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}