{"product_id":"2940152421330","title":"Peru in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Quechua Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Pizarro's Conquest, Fujimori, Selva, Mochica, Chimu, Incas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in the Peru, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: GEOGRAPHY * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * The Costa * The Sierra (Andean Highlands) * The Selva * Climate * Bodies of Water * Rivers * Lakes * Cities * Lima * Arequipa * Trujillo * Chiclayo * Piura * Iquitos * Cusco * Natural Hazards * Environmental Concerns * CHAPTER 2: HISTORY * Introduction * Peru Before the Spanish * Pre-Incan Civilizations: The Chavin * The Mochica * The Chimu * The Incas * The Spanish Colonial Era * Pizarro's Conquest * Spanish Rule * Rebellions * Peruvian Independence * Post-Colonial Peru * Rags to Riches to Rags Again * The Aristocratic Republic * End of Civilista Rule * Peru in the Mid-Twentieth Century (1930-1968) * Military Rule * Return to Civilian Rule * The Fujimori Decade * Scandal * Recent History * CHAPTER 3: ECONOMY * Introduction * Agriculture * Crops * Fishing * Livestock * Forestry * Industry and Manufacturing * Energy Resources * Natural Resources * Trade * Tourism * Banking, Finance, and Currency * Investment * Transportation * Standard of Living * CHAPTER 4: SOCIETY * Introduction * Ethnic Groups and Language * Religion * Gender Issues * Traditional Dress * Arts * Andean Musical Styles * Other Styles of Music and Dance * Nineteenth to Mid-Twentieth Century Literature * Modern Peruvian Literature * Sports and Recreation * CHAPTER 5: SECURITY * Introduction * U.S.-Peruvian Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Colombia * Ecuador * Chile * Bolivia * Brazil * Military * Terrorist Groups and Activities * Other Issues Affecting Stability * Mining Project Protests * Coca Cultivation and Cocaine Trafficking * CHAPTER 1: PROFILE * Introduction * Geography * Area * Climate * Topographic Features * Bodies of Water * Rivers * Lakes * Cities * Lima * Arequipa * Trujillo * Huancayo * Cusco * History * Government * Media * Economy * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: RELIGION * Introduction * Religion and Government * Influence of Religion on Daily Life * Religious Conventions and Gender Roles * Marriage, Divorce, and the Church * Religious Holidays\/Festivals * La Semana Santa (Holy Week) * Feast of Corpus Christi * Qoyllur Rit'i * Places of Worship * Behavior in Buildings of Worship * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: TRADITIONS * Introduction * Communal Values * Codes of Politeness * Male\/Female Interaction * Hospitality and Gift Giving * Types of Food\/Eating Habits * Hallpay * Dress Codes * Nonreligious Celebrations and Rituals * Independence Day (Fiestas Patrias) * The Festival of the Sun (Inti Raymi) * Dos and Don'ts * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: URBAN LIFE * Introduction * Urbanization * Urban Working Conditions * Urban Healthcare * Education * Public Places * Restaurants * Markets * Urban Traffic and Transportation * Crime * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5: RURAL LIFE * Introduction * Land Distribution * Rural Economy * Rural Transportation * Healthcare * Education * Daily Life * Border Crossing and Checkpoints * Land Mines * Chapter 5 Assessment * CHAPTER 6: FAMILY LIFE * Introduction * Family Structure * Male\/Female Interaction Within the Family * Status of Children * Marriage, Divorce, and Birth * Family Events and Rites of Passage * Lay Baptism (Unuchakuy) * Haircutting Ceremony (Chuckcha Rutuy) * Weddings * Funerals\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47069716709616,"sku":"2940152421330","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152421330_p0.jpg?v=1764020495","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152421330","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}