The Guatemala Reader: History, Culture, Politics (The Latin America Readers)

The Guatemala Reader is a comprehensive and diverse anthology that offers a unique perspective on the country's history, culture, and politics.

With over 200 texts and images, this reader provides a broad introduction to Guatemala, avoiding the common pitfall of reducing the country solely to its experience of conflict, racism, and violence.

Instead, it portrays Guatemala as a vibrant and complex society where people experience joys and sorrows beyond the realm of political resistance and repression. The anthology includes a wide range of perspectives, from politicians and activists to poets, songs, plays, jokes, novels, short stories, recipes, art, and photographs.

The editors provide introductions to each selection, offering context and background information on the various pieces.

The volume also explores contemporary Guatemala in relation to neoliberalism, multiculturalism, and the dynamics of migration to the United States and immigrant life. Whether you are a student, traveler, or scholar, The Guatemala Reader is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding this fascinating country.

With its lively and literate approach, this reader is sure to captivate and inform readers on the politics, economy, and society of Guatemala.