Autorentext

John Crabtree is a research associate of the Latin American Centre. His main area of expertise is on the contemporary politics of the Andean region.

Klappentext

This outstanding series provides concise and lively introductions to countries and the major development issues they face. Packed full of factual information, photographs, and maps, the guides also focus on ordinary people and the impact that historical, economic and environmental issues have on their lives.

Inhalt
Introduction -- Peru and the Peruvians; The fight for democracy; Peru's beleaguered economy; Claiming human rights for all; Conflicts of interest -- protecting Peru's environmental heritage; Conclusion -- Peruvians organising for the future; Facts and figures; Dates and events; Sources and further reading; Acknowledgements; Oxfam in Peru; Index