Chile

by Winter, Jane Kohen; Roraff, Susan

• ISBN13: 9780761413608
• ISBN10: 076141360X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-03-01
• Publisher: Benchmark Books

Summary

Introduces the history, geography, culture, and lifestyles of Chile.

Table of Contents

Introduction	5	(2)
Geography	7	(12)
Northern, central, and southern Chile
Islands of adventure
Climate
Flora and fauna
History	19	(8)
Spanish conquest
The independence movement
The 19th century
Modern Chile
Government	27	(6)
The ``disappeared''
Return to democracy
The legislature
The judiciary
Regional administration
Economy	33	(10)
Exports and foreign investments
Mining
Manufacturing and industry
Agriculture
Forestry and fishing
Chile's wine industry
The Chilean work day
Environment	43	(8)
Biological diversity
Precious marine resources
Land use
Saving the forests
Saving the air
Chileans	51	(12)
Mestizos
The immigrants
The Indians
Class structure
Dress styles
Lifestyle	63	(12)
Life in Santiago
Rural housing
Life in the country
Gender roles
The Chilean life cycle
Childhood
The educational system
Religion	75	(10)
Religion and social class
Church and State
Catholic beliefs and traditions
Protestants
The Mapuche tradition
Myths of Chiloe Island
Language	85	(8)
Chilean Spanish
Nonverbal communication
Spanish names and titles
The Rongo-Rongo tablets
Arts	93	(12)
Politics as inspiration
Miguel Littin: Clandestine in Chile
Poetry
Novels
Writers in exile
Folk art
Leisure	105	(8)
Sports
The rodeo
Festivals	113	(8)
Easter in the countryside
Chilean Independence Day
The festival of La Tirana
Christmas in Chile
Food	121	(11)
Chilean specialties
Alcoholic beverages
Other beverages
Eating out in Chile
Mealtimes and typical meals
Table and party etiquette
Map of Chile	132	(3)
About the Economy	135	(2)
About the Culture	137	(1)
Time Line	138	(2)
Glossary	140	(1)
Further Information	141	(1)
Bibliography	142	(1)
Index	142