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In Walking Ghosts, Steven Dudley, a journalist who lived in Columbia for five years, expertly chronicles the life and death of the Patriotic Union (UP), the party established by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), Colombia's largest guerrilla group. Through stories of the politicians, drug kingpins, revolutionaries, and mercenaries who play key roles in Colombia's civil strife, Dudley maps out the complicated and murderous absurdity that is presentday Colombia, where daily life has devastating consequences: 30,000 murders per year, 75 political assassinations per week, 10 kidnappings a day. As the conflict gets bloodier, international pressure and influence mounts: Worried about the FARC's strength and its role in the drug trade, the United States has sent close to three billion dollars in aid to help the Colombian government fight the FARC. Steven Dudley seeks to make sense of this complicated conflict by focusing on the stories of key actors in the struggle, from the earliest days to the present. He has seen the civil war up close: dead bodies; paramilitaries; guerrillas; victims; and survivors. He has witnessed political parties grappling for power by any means necessary, and he's spoken to all sides and asked the difficult questions. Fastpaced and informative, with a new afterword by the author, Walking Ghosts presents a window into a conflict likely to shape the politics of this hemisphere for years to come.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Walking Ghosts'? A: 'Walking Ghosts' by Steven Dudley focuses on the life and death of the Patriotic Union (UP), a political party linked to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and the broader context of Colombia's civil conflict.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Walking Ghosts'? A: The author of 'Walking Ghosts' is Steven Dudley, a journalist with extensive experience living in Colombia.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes in 'Walking Ghosts' include murder, guerrilla politics, civil strife, and the impact of international aid in Colombia's conflict.
- Q: How many pages does 'Walking Ghosts' have? A: 'Walking Ghosts' consists of 296 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Walking Ghosts' have? A: 'Walking Ghosts' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Walking Ghosts' published? A: 'Walking Ghosts' was published on December 31, 2003.
- Q: What makes 'Walking Ghosts' a significant read? A: 'Walking Ghosts' offers an insightful perspective on Colombia's complex political landscape and the personal stories of those affected by the conflict, making it a crucial read for understanding the region.
- Q: Is there an afterword in the book? A: Yes, 'Walking Ghosts' includes a new afterword by the author that reflects on the ongoing implications of the conflict.
- Q: What genre does 'Walking Ghosts' belong to? A: 'Walking Ghosts' falls under the category of Economic Conditions, focusing on the socio-political aspects of Colombia's civil war.