A beauty that hurts

By W. George Lovell

Subjects: Mayas, Conditions sociales, Social conditions, History, Human rights, Politique et gouvernement, Politics and government, Indians of Central America, Droits de l'homme (Droit international), Droits de l'homme (droit international), Civil rights, Bürgerkrieg, Droits, Relations avec l'État, Guatemala, history, Government relations, Indiens, Maatschappij

Description: "Personal testimonial of the impact of the 1954-96 Guatemalan civil war, written by an historical geographer with years of research experience in the country. Beautifully written book focuses on the destruction wrought upon Indian communities by a war between guerrilla and government forces"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.