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Filmar la ciudad es un libro que reúne varios artículos; algunos de investigación, otros comparativos, históricos y hasta científicos, en donde la temática principal es el cine y el papel que la ciudad tiene en éste. Con poco más de diez artículos, este libro contiene la opinión de escritores mexicanos, franceses, españoles y estadounidenses que desde diferentes perspectivas comentan el rol que juega la localidad en diferentes películas, documentales y épocas históricas.
This unique guide to the politics and recent history of Central America by one of its most distinguished commentators opens with a succinct overview of pacification and democracy in the region. Dunkerley focuses on the causes and consequences of the ending of civil war in El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua. Drawing on a wide range of local and international sources, he stresses the variety of means by which peace has been sought and achieved. He also analyses economic performance, relations with the US, refugee and human rights problems, narcotics and corruption, and the issue of war crimes. The second section of the book comprises a detailed chronology covering all key developments betwee...
Published for more than 24 years, there is no substitute for the Worldwide Government Directory, which allows users to identify and reach 32,000 elected and appointed officials in 201 countries, plus the European Union. Extensive coverage that includes over 1,800 pages of executive, legislative and political branches; heads of state, ministers, deputies, secretaries and spokespersons as well as state agencies, diplomats and senior level defense officials. It also covers the leadership of more than 100 international organizations. World Government contact information that includes phone numbers and email. Listings include: Name, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, email and web addresses Titles Hierarchical arrangements defining state structures
Provides the political and historical detail necessary to understand the motivations and probable outcomes of conflicts in the country. The volume explores relate human security issues, including the willingness of several Filipino armed groups to negotiate political settlements to the conflicts, and to contemplate the demobilization and reintegration of combatants into civilian life. Light is also shed on the use of small arms - the weapons of choice for armed groups - whose availability is maintained through leakage from government arsenals, porous borders, a thriving domestic craft industry, and a lax regulatory regime.
Cuando nos preguntamos si todavía hoy podemos seguir hablando del cine musical al referirnos a determinadas películas, lo que estamos dando por supuesto es que seguramente ya no podemos referirnos al cine en general como lo hacíamos hace unos años. Y algo así nos obliga a partir de la misma premisa si vamos a hablar sobre cine español. Este libro, de hecho, está planteado a partir de la necesidad de encontrar una reformulación de ciertas ideas, para no caer en lugares comunes que nos impidan ver qué ha sucedido en los últimos años. La primera duda de la que se partió en este caso fue si todavía cabe hablar de cine español, si esa consideración no será insuficiente para dar cuenta de todo lo que está sucediendo en estos instantes...
Reveals how commodity failure, as much as success, can shed light on aspirations, environment, and economic life in colonial societies.