Culture And Customs Of Panama

Author : La Verne M. Seales Soley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313056366
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture and Customs of Panama written by La Verne M. Seales Soley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High school and public libraries will find this volume a welcome addition to reference book shelves. Engagingly written, this comprehensive volume gives students an overview of contemporary life in Panama-what religions are practiced, what the cuisine is consumed on a day-to-day basis, and what people wear in urban and rural settings, among many other topics. Modern literature, media outlets, gender issues, education, visual arts, and performing arts are also covered. While the focus is on current customs and contemporary culture, readers will also gain insight into Panama's unique relationship with the United States, which has been turbulent in the past at best. Students studying international politics, anthropology, world culture, and current events will find this to be a useful resource. This volume explores contemporary culture in Panama, a melting pot deep in the heart of Central America. Thanks to the construction of the Panama Canal and the need for laborers, Panama's culture today is teeming with influences from ethnicities from around the world, including American Indian, Chinese, West Indian, Greek, and French. High school and public libraries will find this volume a welcome addition to reference book shelves. Engagingly written, this comprehensive study gives students an overview of contemporary life in Panama-what religions are practiced, what the cuisine is consumed on a day-to-day basis, and what people wear in urban and rural settings, among many other topics. Modern literature, media outlets, gender issues, education, visual arts, and performing arts are also covered. While the focus is on current customs and contemporary culture, readers will also gain insight into Panama's unique relationship with the United States, which has been turbulent in the past at best. Students studying international politics, anthropology, world culture, and current events will find this to be a useful resource.

Author : Heloise Crowther
Publisher : Kuperard
ISBN 13 : 1857335732
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Panama - Culture Smart! written by Heloise Crowther and published by Kuperard. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken

Author : Instituto Nacional de Cultura (Panama)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.56/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cultural Policy in the Republic of Panama written by Instituto Nacional de Cultura (Panama) and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sadie Silva
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1502662299
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Panama written by Sadie Silva and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Panama’s role as an international trade center has make it a crossroads of different cultures. This guide introduces readers to the cultural diversity of this Central American country. Readers learn how Panama’s history and its canal have shaped the government and lifestyles that exist today. They discover the different indigenous cultures of Panama, as well as its vibrant natural environment. Exciting photographs take readers on a colorful tour of Panama, from Panama City to its beautiful beaches and forests. Sidebars and fact boxes provide accessible and engaging facts as readers explore the complex culture of this crossroads country.

Author : Patricia Katzman
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc
ISBN 13 : 9781588435293
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Panama written by Patricia Katzman and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2005-11 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume explores the very best the country offers, including the San Blas Islands, offshore Barro Colorado, and urban Panam City. Parks and nature preserves are covered in detail.

Author : Michael Lester
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781976793653
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dispatches from Panama written by Michael Lester and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoughtful incursions into the nature of Panamanian culture. Not your typical travel guide -- although there are useful tips, destination descriptions and touristy suggestions. Major topics include: sexual customs, environmental problems, the disparity between rich and poor, purchasing real estate, Easter and other bloody holidays, orthodox synagogues, dogs, crime, and How Things Work in Panama. This is an excellent companion to the where-to-go, what-to-eat travel guides to Panama. It provides insights, analysis and information about the culture, customs and habits of the people in Central America.

Author : O. Pérez
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230116353
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Political Culture in Panama written by O. Pérez and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-12-13 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive and empirically grounded analysis of the institutional and attitudinal factors that have shaped Panamanian politics since the 1989 U.S. invasion. Panama offers a unique opportunity to understand the long-term effects of United States policy and the challenges of building democracy after a military invasion.

Author : Herbert William Krieger
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 808 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Material Culture of the People of Southeastern Panama written by Herbert William Krieger and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Allosaurus Publishers
Publisher : EBSCO Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781888325034
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Monkeyshines on Cultures and Customs from Around the World written by Allosaurus Publishers and published by EBSCO Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 1997 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the dress, food, music, arts, holidays, and sports that are found in various countries of the world.

Author : Heloise Crowther
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781558689596
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Panama written by Heloise Crowther and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are traveling in luxury or with just a pack on your back, it's important that you have a safe, fun, and easy-going trip. Bad etiquette and a misunderstanding about customs can put an otherwise very exciting trip on hold faster than a bad case of food poisoning. The CULTURE SMART! titles are not your basic travel guides: they are consistently updated customs and etiquette references for more than 25 countries. Now more than ever, travelers are more than just sightseers and tourists; they're ambassadors making impressions of the United States wherever they go. You will find this series to be invaluable for pointing travelers to a safe and fun trip abroad.