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Shining And Other Paths: War And Society In Peru, 19801995 (Latin America Otherwise)
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Shining And Other Paths Offers The First Systematic Account Of The Social Experiences At The Heart Of The War Waged Between Shining Path And The Peruvian Military During The 1980S And Early 1990S. Confronting And Untangling The Many Myths And Enigmas That Surround The War And The Wider History Of Twentiethcentury Peru, This Book Presents Clear And Often Poignant Analyses Of The Brutal Reshaping Of Life And Politics During A War That Cost Tens Of Thousands Of Lives.The Contributorsa Team Of Peruvian And U.S. Historians, Social Scientists, And Human Rights Activistsexplore The Origins, Social Dynamics, And Longterm Consequences Of The Effort By Shining Path To Effect An Armed Communist Revolution. The Book Begins By Interpreting Shining Paths Emergence And Decision For War As One Logical Culmination, Among Several Competing Culminations, Of Trends In Oppositional Politics And Social Movements. It Then Traces The Experiences Of Peasants And Refugees To Demonstrate How Human Struggle And Resilience Came Together In Grassroots Determination To Defeat Shining Path, And Explores The Unsuccessful Efforts Of Urban Shantytown Dwellers, As Well As Rural And Urban Activists, To Build A Third Path To Social Justice. Integral To This Discussion Is An Examination Of Womens Activism And Consciousness During The Years Of The Crisis. Finally, This Book Analyzes The Often Paradoxical And Unintended Legacies Of This Tumultuous Period For Social And Human Rights Movements, And For Presidential And Military Leadership In Peru.Extensive Field Research, Broad Historical Vision, And Strong Editorial Coordination Enable The Authors To Write A Coherent And Deeply Humanistic Account, One That Draws Out The Inner Tragedies, Ambiguities, And Conflicts Of The War.Providing Historically Grounded Explication Of The Conflicts That Reshaped Contemporary Peru, Shining And Other Paths Will Be Widely Read By Latin Americanists, Historians, Anthropologists, Gender Theorists, Sociologists, Political Scientists, And Human Rights Activists.Contributors. Jomarie Burt, Marisol De La Cadena, Isabel Coral Cordero, Carlos Ivn Degregori, Ivn Hinojosa, Carlos Basombro Iglesias, Florencia E. Mallon, Nelson Manrique, Hortensia Muoz, Enrique Obando, Patricia Oliart, Ponciano Del Pino H., Jos Luis Rnique, Orin Starn, Steve J. Stern
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Shining and Other Paths'? A: 'Shining and Other Paths' offers a systematic account of the social experiences during the war between Shining Path and the Peruvian military from 1980 to 1995, exploring the social dynamics and consequences of this conflict.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The book features contributions from a team of Peruvian and U.S. historians, social scientists, and human rights activists, including Jo-Marie Burt, Marisol de la Cadena, and Steve J. Stern.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics such as the origins of Shining Path, the experiences of peasants and refugees, women's activism during the crisis, and the long-term legacies of the war on social and human rights movements.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Shining and Other Paths'? A: 'Shining and Other Paths' was published on September 15, 1998.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Shining and Other Paths' have? A: This book has a total of 552 pages.
- Q: Is 'Shining and Other Paths' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study and is likely to be read by Latin Americanists, historians, sociologists, and human rights activists due to its historical and analytical depth.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'Shining and Other Paths' is available in new condition.
- Q: Does the book include any historical analysis? A: Yes, the book provides historically grounded analyses of the conflicts that reshaped contemporary Peru, addressing the intricate social and political dynamics of the time.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of the book? A: Readers can expect a coherent and humanistic writing style that emphasizes the inner tragedies and complexities of the conflict, driven by extensive field research and strong editorial coordination.