Kenneth Good Bücher

Der Forscher Kenneth Good wird bei einem kriegerischen Indio-Stamm im Herzen des venezolanischen Urwalds überraschend gastfreundlich aufgenommen. Die Probleme beginnen erst, als er sich in das Mädchen Yarima verliebt ...

Der Forscher Kenneth Good wird von einem kriegerischen Indio-Stamm im venezolanischen Urwald freundlich empfangen. Schwierigkeiten entstehen, als er sich in das Mädchen Yarima verliebt.

Faces of the Rainforest , Valdir Cruz’s first monograph, is a prophetic portrait of a people on the brink of extinction. The Yanomami , native to Venezuela and Brazil, are believed to be descendants of those who migrated over the Bering Strait some twenty centuries ago, and have been residents of the Amazon for the past 15,000 years. Though they are one of the last remaining societies untouched by modernization, interference from outsiders has incontestably altered the fragile future of the Yanomami , as documented in Darkness in El Dorado by Patrick Tierney. Like Edward S. Curtis’ photographs before him, Cruz’s haunting images are made all the more hallucinatory by the knowledge that this ancient culture is about to disappear off the face of the earth.

Exploring the constraints on democratic practices, this book delves into the political landscape of Botswana. It examines how historical, social, and economic factors shape the country's governance and the challenges it faces in fully realizing democratic ideals. Through critical analysis, the author highlights the interplay between traditional leadership and modern democratic institutions, providing insights into the complexities of political participation and citizen engagement within Botswana's unique context.

Democratization is portrayed as a continuous battle between the impoverished majority and the affluent elite. The book offers a critical and comparative analysis of this global phenomenon, focusing on the various participants who actively engage in the processes and struggles for democracy. It delves into the complexities of power dynamics and the ongoing efforts of marginalized groups to challenge established hierarchies.