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- Book Title
- Maya Roads : One Woman&Apos;S Journey Among the People of the Rainforest
- Publication Name
- Maya Roads
- Title
- Maya Roads
- Subtitle
- One Woman's Journey Among the People of the Rainforest
- EAN
- 9781569765487
- ISBN
- 9781569765487
- Publisher
- Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Release Year
- 2011
- Release Date
- 01/08/2011
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
- Item Height
- 0.6in
- Item Length
- 9in
- Item Weight
- 15.9 Oz
- Genre
- Travel, History, Social Science, Political Science
- Topic
- Archaeology, Ethnic Studies / Hispanic American Studies, Central America, Latin America / Pre-Columbian Era, Sociology / General, World / Caribbean & Latin American, Latin America / Central America
- Type
- Textbook
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Item Width
- 6in
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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Northern California Book Award Recipient In Maya Roads, McConahay draws upon her three decades of traveling and living in Central America's remote landscapes to create a fascinating chronicle of the people, politics, archaeology, and species of the Central American rainforest, the cradle of Maya civilization. Captivated by the magnificence and mystery of the jungle, the author brings to life the intense beauty, the fantastic locales, the ancient ruins, and the horrific violence. She witnesses archaeological discoveries, the transformation of the Lacandon people, the Zapatista indigenous uprising in Mexico, increased drug trafficking, and assists in the uncovering of a war crime. Over the decades, McConahay has witnessed great changes in the region, and this is a unique tale of a woman's adventure and the adaptation and resolve of a people.
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Publisher
Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1569765480
ISBN-13
9781569765487
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99562442
Product Key Features
Book Title
Maya Roads : One Woman&Apos;S Journey Among the People of the Rainforest
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Archaeology, Ethnic Studies / Hispanic American Studies, Central America, Latin America / Pre-Columbian Era, Sociology / General, World / Caribbean & Latin American, Latin America / Central America
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Travel, History, Social Science, Political Science
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
F1435.1.P47m44 2011
Reviews
"Brilliant. Maya Roads takes the reader on an intense journey deep into tropical forest landscapes, described so eloquently one can feel the sweaty climate, see the birds wrapped in the indigenous women's braids, and experience the stress as witnesses and survivors recount stories of repression and resistance. [It] combines the prose of a skilled journalist with the in-depth knowledge of a long time observer of the Maya peoples." —Amy Ross, associate professor, Department of Geography, University of Georgia, "What you hold in your hands is a gift of rare courage and insight. McConahay rips off the layers of a little-known world, exposing to us its hypnotic beauty--and violence--through her own experience. The author's familiarity with the region and its people enables her to do what no one else before has done, setting incidents of the current crisis against centuries-old wisdom." —Jean Molesky-Poz, author of Contemporary Maya Spirituality, "I can't imagine a better book to help us understand the power of the rainforest and of the Mayan cities, the way violence and majesty permeate both. . . . All that [McConahay has] seen in thirty years of covering death informs the deliciously melancholy view of life that infuses the book. This is a superb book--thoughtful and reflective." --Jim Handy, author, Gift of the Devil: A History of Guatemala and Revolution in the Countryside: Rural Conflict and Agrarian Reform in Guatemala, "Powerful, descriptive, spiritual and lush." - June Carolyn Erlick , editor in chief, Re:Vista: Harvard Review of Latin America , and author, A Gringa in Bogotá: Living Colombia's Invisible War, "Every once in a while I stumble upon a book that is so beautifully written and infused with so much intelligence and heart that it leaves an indelible mark on me. Mary Jo McConahay's Maya Roads is such a book. In its hungry passion and wide-eyed wonder, it's an extraordinary literary journey and a moving testament to a region and a life." -Don George, National Geographic Traveler, August 2011 Book of the Month, "What you hold in your hands is a gift of rare courage and insight. McConahay rips off the layers of a little-known world, exposing to us its hypnotic beauty--and violence--through her own experience. The author's familiarity with the region and its people enables her to do what no one else before has done, setting incidents of the current crisis against centuries-old wisdom." --Jean Molesky-Poz, author of Contemporary Maya Spirituality, "Every once in a while I stumble upon a book that is so beautifully written and infused with so much intelligence and heart that it leaves an indelible mark on me. Mary Jo McConahay's Maya Roads is such a book. In its hungry passion and wide-eyed wonder, it's an extraordinary literary journey and a moving testament to a region and a life." —Don George, National Geographic Traveler, Trip Lit blog, "Mary Jo McConahay guides the reader of Maya Roads from enchanted jungles at the center of the Americas all the way to military roadblocks and nightmare massacres. Her own progress--from wide-eyed newcomer, wary of spiders and snakes, to world-experienced journalist familiar with the unblinking look of death--makes her the best sort of guide. She is innocence and experience; discoverer and knowing witness. The Maya believe we are nearing an end time; I cannot imagine a better chronicler of this time and place than McConahay." --Richard Rodriguez, PBS NewsHour , and author, Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez and Brown: The Last Discovery of America, Powerful, descriptive, spiritual and lush." — June Carolyn Erlick , editor in chief, Re:Vista: Harvard Review of Latin America , and author, A Gringa in Bogotá: Living Colombia's Invisible War, "Brilliant. Maya Roads takes the reader on an intense journey deep into tropical forest landscapes, described so eloquently one can feel the sweaty climate, see the birds wrapped in the indigenous women's braids, and experience the stress as witnesses and survivors recount stories of repression and resistance. [It] combines the prose of a skilled journalist with the in-depth knowledge of a long time observer of the Maya peoples." --Amy Ross, associate professor, Department of Geography, University of Georgia, "From the moment Mary Jo McConahay steps into the deep Mexican jungle, you will follow her anywhere. In this extraordinary travel memoir, McConahay journeys through beauty, history, disappearing cultures, and revolution. . . . Her courage, keen observation, and open heart make her an unparalleled guide to this gorgeous, mysterious, sacred, and sometimes terrifying corner of the planet." -- Laura Fraser , author, An Italian Affair and All Over the Map, "I can't imagine a better book to help us understand the power of the rainforest and of the Mayan cities, the way violence and majesty permeate both. . . . All that [McConahay has] seen in thirty years of covering death informs the deliciously melancholy view of life that infuses the book. This is a superb book—thoughtful and reflective." —Jim Handy, author, Gift of the Devil: A History of Guatemala and Revolution in the Countryside: Rural Conflict and Agrarian Reform in Guatemala, "A superb book. Mary Jo McConahay is one of the region's finest journalists, who writes with the reporter's sharp eye, and the heart of witness." — Stephen Kinzer , author of All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror and Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq , "Mary Jo McConahay guides the reader of Maya Roads from enchanted jungles at the center of the Americas all the way to military roadblocks and nightmare massacres. Her own progress—from wide-eyed newcomer, wary of spiders and snakes, to world-experienced journalist familiar with the unblinking look of death--makes her the best sort of guide. She is innocence and experience; discoverer and knowing witness. The Maya believe we are nearing an end time; I cannot imagine a better chronicler of this time and place than McConahay." — Richard Rodriguez , PBS NewsHour , and author, Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez and Brown: The Last Discovery of America, "Mary Jo McConahay guides the reader of Maya Roads from enchanted jungles at the center of the Americas all the way to military roadblocks and nightmare massacres. Her own progress--from wide-eyed newcomer, wary of spiders and snakes, to world-experienced journalist familiar with the unblinking look of death--makes her the best sort of guide. She is innocence and experience; discoverer and knowing witness. The Maya believe we are nearing an end time; I cannot imagine a better chronicler of this time and place than McConahay." -- Richard Rodriguez , PBS NewsHour , and author, Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez and Brown: The Last Discovery of America, "A superb book. Mary Jo McConahay is one of the region's finest journalists, who writes with the reporter's sharp eye, and the heart of witness." —Stephen Kinzer, author of All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror and Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq , "A layered examination of a place and a people whose ancient culture is rapidly disappearing." — Kirkus , "A layered examination of a place and a people whose ancient culture is rapidly disappearing." - Kirkus, "From the moment Mary Jo McConahay steps into the deep Mexican jungle, you will follow her anywhere. In this extraordinary travel memoir, McConahay journeys through beauty, history, disappearing cultures, and revolution. . . . Her courage, keen observation, and open heart make her an unparalleled guide to this gorgeous, mysterious, sacred, and sometimes terrifying corner of the planet." - Laura Fraser , author, An Italian Affair and All Over the Map, "Every once in a while I stumble upon a book that is so beautifully written and infused with so much intelligence and heart that it leaves an indelible mark on me. Mary Jo McConahay's Maya Roads is such a book. In its hungry passion and wide-eyed wonder, it's an extraordinary literary journey and a moving testament to a region and a life." --Don George, National Geographic Traveler, August 2011 Book of the Month, "Powerful, descriptive, spiritual and lush." - June Carolyn Erlick , editor in chief, Re:Vista: Harvard Review of Latin America , and author, A Gringa in Bogot: Living Colombia's Invisible War, "What you hold in your hands is a gift of rare courage and insight. McConahay rips off the layers of a little-known world, exposing to us its hypnotic beauty--and violence--through her own experience. The author's familiarity with the region and its people enables her to do what no one else before has done, setting incidents of the current crisis against centuries-old wisdom." -- Jean Molesky-Poz , author of Contemporary Maya Spirituality, "A layered examination of a place and a people whose ancient culture is rapidly disappearing." -- Kirkus, "From the moment Mary Jo McConahay steps into the deep Mexican jungle, you will follow her anywhere. In this extraordinary travel memoir, McConahay journeys through beauty, history, disappearing cultures, and revolution. . . . Her courage, keen observation, and open heart make her an unparalleled guide to this gorgeous, mysterious, sacred, and sometimes terrifying corner of the planet." —Laura Fraser, author, An Italian Affair and All Over the Map , "I can't imagine a better book to help us understand the power of the rainforest and of the Mayan cities, the way violence and majesty permeate both. . . . All that [McConahay has] seen in thirty years of covering death informs the deliciously melancholy view of life that infuses the book. This is a superb book--thoughtful and reflective." --Jim Handy, author, Gift of the Devil: A History of Guatemala and Revolution in the Countryside: Rural Conflict and Agrarian Reform in Guatemala, "Powerful, descriptive, spiritual and lush." -- June Carolyn Erlick , editor in chief, Re:Vista: Harvard Review of Latin America , and author, A Gringa in Bogotá: Living Colombia's Invisible War, "What you hold in your hands is a gift of rare courage and insight. McConahay rips off the layers of a little-known world, exposing to us its hypnotic beauty--and violence--through her own experience. The author's familiarity with the region and its people enables her to do what no one else before has done, setting incidents of the current crisis against centuries-old wisdom." — Jean Molesky-Poz , author of Contemporary Maya Spirituality, "From the moment Mary Jo McConahay steps into the deep Mexican jungle, you will follow her anywhere. In this extraordinary travel memoir, McConahay journeys through beauty, history, disappearing cultures, and revolution. . . . Her courage, keen observation, and open heart make her an unparalleled guide to this gorgeous, mysterious, sacred, and sometimes terrifying corner of the planet." — Laura Fraser , author, An Italian Affair and All Over the Map, "A layered examination of a place and a people whose ancient culture is rapidly disappearing." — Kirkus, "Brilliant. Maya Roads takes the reader on an intense journey deep into tropical forest landscapes, described so eloquently one can feel the sweaty climate, see the birds wrapped in the indigenous women's braids, and experience the stress as witnesses and survivors recount stories of repression and resistance. [It] combines the prose of a skilled journalist with the in-depth knowledge of a long time observer of the Maya peoples." --Amy Ross, associate professor, Department of Geography, University of Georgia
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2011
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2011-008043
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Dewey Edition
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