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Abstract
Ecuador is one of the major tourist destinations in the Americas, offering unparalleled colonial architecture, dramatic landscapes and the eco-tourist mecca of the Galapagos Islands. But behind its colourful markets and mountain scenery lies a more complex country, divided by geography and race and facing serious environmental threat. With the rise of activism and the controversy surrounding the impact of oil companies in the Ecuadorean Amazon, this nation of eleven million faces an uncertain future. A legacy of military involvement and a volatile political culture makes Ecuador one of the region's most fascinating nations. This book is part of the "In Focus" series which looks at the countries they discuss with students and independent travellers in mind.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title Page | 1 | ||
| Copyright Page | 2 | ||
| Table of Contents | 3 | ||
| Introduction | 4 | ||
| 1: History and Politics: Bordering on War | 5 | ||
| The Sword and the Cross | 7 | ||
| Towards Independence | 10 | ||
| Liberal Revolution | 13 | ||
| Enter the Generals | 17 | ||
| Democracy and Retrenchment | 19 | ||
| The Madman | 22 | ||
| 2: People and Society: The Ecuadoreans | 25 | ||
| Sierra Indians | 27 | ||
| Surviving in the City | 31 | ||
| Education | 39 | ||
| Indigenous Renaissance | 42 | ||
| 3: Economy and Environment: Fragile Frontiers | 46 | ||
| Liberalization and Privatization | 47 | ||
| Oil and the Environment | 50 | ||
| The Banana Industry | 55 | ||
| Tourism and Eco-Tourism | 59 | ||
| 4: Culture: A Spanish-Indian Identity | 62 | ||
| Festivals | 62 | ||
| Music | 65 | ||
| Sport | 65 | ||
| The Writing on the Wall | 66 | ||
| Where to Go, What to See | 68 | ||
| Tips for Travelers | 71 | ||
| Addresses and Contacts | 73 | ||
| Further Reading and Bookstores | 74 | ||
| Facts and Figures | 75 |