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The Ecuador Reader: History, Culture, Politics (The Latin America Readers) Paperback – January 16, 2009

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Encompassing Amazonian rainforests, Andean peaks, coastal lowlands, and the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador’s geography is notably diverse. So too are its history, culture, and politics, all of which are examined from many perspectives in The Ecuador Reader. Spanning the years before the arrival of the Spanish in the early 1500s to the present, this rich anthology addresses colonialism, independence, the nation’s integration into the world economy, and its tumultuous twentieth century. Interspersed among forty-eight written selections are more than three dozen images.

The voices and creations of Ecuadorian politicians, writers, artists, scholars, activists, and journalists fill the Reader, from José María Velasco Ibarra, the nation’s ultimate populist and five-time president, to Pancho Jaime, a political satirist; from Julio Jaramillo, a popular twentieth-century singer, to anonymous indigenous women artists who produced ceramics in the 1500s; and from the poems of Afro-Ecuadorians, to the fiction of the vanguardist Pablo Palacio, to a recipe for traditional Quiteño-style shrimp. The Reader includes an interview with Nina Pacari, the first indigenous woman elected to Ecuador’s national assembly, and a reflection on how to balance tourism with the protection of the Galápagos Islands’ magnificent ecosystem. Complementing selections by Ecuadorians, many never published in English, are samples of some of the best writing on Ecuador by outsiders, including an account of how an indigenous group with non-Inca origins came to see themselves as definitively Incan, an exploration of the fascination with the Andes from the 1700s to the present, chronicles of the less-than-exemplary behavior of U.S. corporations in Ecuador, an examination of Ecuadorians’ overseas migration, and a look at the controversy surrounding the selection of the first black Miss Ecuador.

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“The Ecuador Reader is a gateway for understanding the volatile and intriguing history of this complex, multicultural land. From José María Velasco Ibarra’s fiery populism to the politics of a contemporary beauty pageant, the book captures the rich diversity of the country’s past and present. It is a major contribution to the study of the Andean world.”—Catherine M. Conaghan, Queen’s University

“The Ecuador Reader offers an intriguing glimpse of the diverse voices and perspectives through which Ecuadorians have engaged the social, political, and cultural challenges of crafting a modern nation. Compiled by two of the leading scholars of Ecuadorian cultural and political thought, the essays in this volume provide testimony to the diversity and creativity of the intellectuals, organizations, communities, and individuals who people Ecuadorian history. The discussions of identity, ethnicity, colonialism, development, culture, and the state found in these pages offer a unique starting point for exploring Ecuador’s historical path from being a colony on the edges of the Inca and Spanish empires to becoming a central player in modern Latin American political debates.”—Deborah Poole, Johns Hopkins University

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"The Ecuador Reader offers an intriguing glimpse of the diverse voices and perspectives through which Ecuadorians have engaged the social, political, and cultural challenges of crafting a modern nation. Compiled by two of the leading scholars of Ecuadorian cultural and political thought, the essays in this volume provide testimony to the diversity and creativity of the intellectuals, organizations, communities, and individuals who people Ecuadorian history. The discussions of identity, ethnicity, colonialism, development, culture, and the state found in these pages offer a unique starting point for exploring Ecuador's historical path from a colony on the edges of the Inca and Spanish Empires, to central player in modern Latin American political debates."--Deborah Poole, Johns Hopkins University

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Series: The Latin America Readers
Paperback: 480 pages
Publisher: Duke University Press Books (January 16, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0822343746
ISBN-13: 978-0822343745
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1.1 x 9.2 inches
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Very interesting read

ByJenfromalaskaon March 13, 2010

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I read while I was living/traveling in Ecuador for two months, and it provided many interesting insights into the country's history and politics. The variety of articles is excellent. (Personally I would have wished for a greater weight on contemporary writings, but to each his own.) There are few books in English about Ecuador generally. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the country.

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Excellent, intellegent look at Ecuador

ByAndrea M. Priceon February 1, 2010

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From Pre-Colombian history to modern day recipes, this book has it all. Definitely an intellectual read, it covers Ecuardor's people and history in depth. The book covers indigenous issues, afro-ecuadorian history, poetry, fiction, mountaineering, the Panama Hat, the banana and oil booms, and so much more. I felt like I really understood the country as a whole after I read this book.

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Good for historians, not recommended to travellers

ByMGaigeon March 30, 2014

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I was hoping for a overview book on Ecuador history and/or culture. This book contains some fine works, however, most take a very detailed approach to portray a particular aspect of Ecuador culture and/or history. Neither individually, nor taken collectively, do these provide the reader an overview or contextual understanding of Ecuador, or its people. I would not recommend this to the traveler visiting Ecuador wanting background understanding.

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Interesting approach to history

Byjim's travelson November 17, 2010

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My wife and I like to visit a country for one month at a time. Prior to these trips, I read a book about the history of the country. I have done this many times.

Typically, history books can be very boring and difficult to read and complete. This is an exception. It is not a typical chronological history book, but is a collection of articles about Ecuador and it's history. Articles discuss natives, Incas and the Spanish, Haciendas, agriculture, politics, the Galapagos, women's rights, religion, etc. The articles are written by Ecuadorians, are relatively short and to the point. One nice feature is that if one article is not of interest to you you can skip it and go on to the next without losing continuity.

This is not a book for strict historians. However, if you want to learn a lot about Ecuador, past and present, this is a very good book and will hold your interest.

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Good academic overview

ByJames Abbotton March 2, 2010

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There are few academic books giving an overview of Ecuador. This one does a good job without being too dry. Good for the traveler who wants a deeper understanding, and essential for any student doing advanced cultural studies in the country.

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Interesting topics

ByE. Fortuneon June 23, 2009

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This book has a series of excellent articles covering a range of topics on Ecuadorian culture. As a foreign aficionado of Ecuador, I truly appreciated the new insights into Ecuador found in this book. This is not a book that you read through from cover to cover - you read individual chapters.

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Sufficient Detail; Worth Reading

BySouthGrandPaon September 9, 2012

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The book thoughtfully covers many topics on Ecuador. My father is very impressed with the book, and he is a very demanding reader as he was born in Ecuador but has been in the United States for more than 50 years. The book sat on the coffee table and my father initially scoffed at it, then became interested and finally admitted that it is a well written and informative book. The book is too detailed for a quick read. I read sections at random, and have yet to be disappointed by the writing.

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A must-read for anyone visiting Ecuador

ByW. Piatton March 29, 2015

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This is a compilation of different writers' stories about Ecuador. It provides a fantastic overview to the history and culture of the country. Many of the stories were originally written in Spanish and sometimes the translation was not so great, making them difficult to read. However, as a collection, this is by far the best introduction to this fantastic country that I've ever seen. It provided lots of insight and perspective that no travel guide could ever hope to provide.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

Excellent

Excellent approach to history.

Published 1 month ago by Bullwinkle86

Great book on Ecuadorian culture

This is an academic book. The articles are well written and informative. These articles are very helpful for anyone wanting to understand Ecuadorian culture in greater depth.

Published 9 months ago by Kindle Customer

Amazing Resource!

Love this book! If you want to understand the history and culture of Ecuador, this is a must read. It is so much more lively than just reading a history book because you're...Read more

Published 1 year ago by Dave Militello

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Good Product

Published 1 year ago by timothy scott wood

but it is a good book.

Not what I expected, but it is a good book.

Published 1 year ago by Cornelius

Three Stars

Needed it for class, wasn't my cup of tea, but I don't think that's the author's fault.

Published 1 year ago by Jacob Jakubek

Three Stars

Not much information on current Ecuador.

Published 1 year ago by Peter H. Hartch

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Great condition

Published on March 18, 2015 by Olivia Pascazi

Five Stars

Great resource -- just what I wanted. Came in perfect condition and on time.

Published on January 1, 2015 by oscar

As someone who's read a good bit of Ecuadorean history in English and Spanish

As someone who's read a good bit of Ecuadorean history in English and Spanish, this is probably the best general reader I've found, and touches on a wide variety of topics that...Read more

Published on August 4, 2014 by Joel Dyar

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