Contemporary Indigenous Movements in Latin America (Jaguar Books on Latin America)

Langer, Erick D.; Muñoz, Elana

ISBN 10: 0842026800 / ISBN 13: 9780842026802

Edité par Rowman & Littlefield (edition ), 2003

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• Titre: Contemporary Indigenous Movements in Latin America (Jaguar Books on Latin America)
• Éditeur: Rowman & Littlefield (edition )
• Date de parution: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0842026800
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780842026802
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: Very Good

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Synopsis

The efforts of Indians in Latin America have gained momentum and garnered increasing attention in the last decade as they claim rights to their land and demand full participation in the political process. This issue is of rising importance as ecological concerns and autochtonous movements gain a foothold in Latin America, transforming the political landscape into one in which multiethnic democracies hold sway. In some cases, these movements have led to violent outbursts that severely affected some nations, such as the 1992 and 1994 Indian uprisings in Ecuador. In most cases, however, grassroots efforts have realized success without bloodshed. An Aymara Indian, head of an indigenous-rights political party, became Vice President of Bolivia. Brazilian lands are being set aside for indigenous groups not as traditional reservations where the government attempts to civilize the hunters and gatherers, but where the government serves only to keep loggers, gold miners, and other interlopers out of tribal lands. Contemporary Indigenous Movements in Latin America is a collection of essays compiled by Professor Erick D. Langer that brings together-for the first time-contributions on indigenous movements throughout Latin America from all regions. Focusing on the 1990s, Professor Langer illustrates the range and increasing significance of the Indian movements in Latin America. The volume addresses the ways in which Indians have confronted the political, social, and economic problems they face today, and shows the diversity of the movements, both in lowlands and in highlands, tribal peoples, and peasants. The book presents an analytical overview of these movements, as well as a vision of how and why they have become so important in the late twentieth century. Contemporary Indigenous Movements in Latin America is important for those interested in Latin American studies, including Latin American civilization, Latin American anthropology, contemporary issues in Latin America, and ethnic studies.

À propos de l'auteur

Erick D. Langer is professor of history in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Elena Mu-oz works for the International Rescue Committee in New York City and is a student at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.