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Although most discussions of the Guatemalan 'revolution' of 194454 focus on international and national politics, Revolution in the Countryside presents a more complex and integrated picture of this decade. Jim Handy examines the rural poor, both Maya and Ladino, as key players who had a decisive impact on the nature of change in Guatemala. He looks at the ways in which ethnic and class relations affected government policy and identifies the conflict generated in the countryside by new economic and social policies. Handy provides the most detailed discussion yet of the Guatemalan agrarian reform, and he shows how peasant organizations extended its impact by using it to lay claim to land, despite attempts by agrarian officials and the president to apply the law strictly. By focusing on changes in rural communities, and by detailing the coercive measures used to reverse the 'revolution in the countryside' following the overthrow of President Jacobo Arbenz Guzman, Handy provides a framework for interpreting more recent events in Guatemala, especially the continuing struggle for land and democracy.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Revolution in the Countryside'? A: The book examines the role of the rural poor in Guatemala during the 1944-1954 revolution, highlighting how ethnic and class relations influenced government policies and agrarian reform.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Revolution in the Countryside' is Jim Handy.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers rural conflict, agrarian reform, ethnic relations, class dynamics, and the historical context of the Guatemalan revolution.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Revolution in the Countryside' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 284 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Revolution in the Countryside' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on April 29, 1994.
- Q: What is the significance of agrarian reform discussed in the book? A: Jim Handy provides a detailed analysis of the Guatemalan agrarian reform and how peasant organizations leveraged it for land claims, despite challenges from officials.
- Q: Does this book discuss the impact of the revolution on rural communities? A: Yes, it focuses on the changes in rural communities and the measures taken to reverse the revolution following the overthrow of President Jacobo Arbenz Guzman.
- Q: Is this book suitable for anyone interested in Guatemalan history? A: Yes, it is suitable for readers interested in Guatemalan history, agrarian reform, and rural social dynamics.