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The Path Between the Seasby David McCullough
Simon & Schuster 2001; US$ 14.99From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Truman, here is the national bestselling epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal. In The Path Between the Seas, acclaimed historian David McCullough delivers a first-rate drama of the sweeping human undertaking that led to the creation of this grand enterprise. The Path Between the Seas tells the story of the men and women who fought against all odds to fulfill the 400-year-old dream of constructing an aquatic passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is a story of astonishing engineering feats, tremendous medical accomplishments, political power plays, heroic successes, and tragic failures. Applying his remarkable gift for writing lucid, lively exposition, McCullough... more...
The Canal Buildersby Julie Greene
Penguin Group Inc. 2010; US$ 14.99A revelatory look at a momentous undertaking-from the workers' point of view The Panama Canal has long been celebrated as a triumph of American engineering and ingenuity. In The Canal Builders , Julie Greene reveals that this emphasis has obscured a far more remarkable element of the historic enterprise: the tens of thousands of workingmen and workingwomen who traveled from all around the world to build it. Greene looks past the mythology surrounding the canal to expose the difficult working conditions and discriminatory policies involved in its construction. Drawing extensively on letters, memoirs, and government documents, the book chronicles both the struggles and the triumphs of the workers and their families. Prodigiously researched... more...
Culture and Customs of Panamaby La Verne M. Seales Soley
ABC-CLIO 2008; US$ 70.00High 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... more...
Panama Travel Complete Profileby World Trade Press
World Trade Press 2010; US$ 16.80Whether planning your own trip to Panama, or planning someone elses, youll be equipped with the all-inclusive travel reportboth of our Travel and Points of Interest reports rolled into one. more...
The Big Ditchby Noel Maurer; Carlos Yu
Princeton University Press 2010; US$ 35.00On August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal officially opened for business, forever changing the face of global trade and military power, as well as the role of the United States on the world stage. The Canal's creation is often seen as an example of U.S. triumphalism, but Noel Maurer and Carlos Yu reveal a more complex story. Examining the Canal's influence on Panama, the United States, and the world, The Big Ditch deftly chronicles the economic and political history of the Canal, from Spain's earliest proposals in 1529 through the final handover of the Canal to Panama on December 31, 1999, to the present day. The authors show that the Canal produced great economic dividends for the first quarter-century following its opening, despite massive... more...
Panama - Culture Smart!by Heloise Crowther
Kuperard 0001; US$ 9.95Culture 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... more...
The Rough Guide to Panamaby Sara Humphreys
Rough Guides 2010; US$ 24.99Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Panama , the definitive companion to this emerging destination. The full-color sections introduce Panama's highlights, from the country's amazing wildlife to it's varied arts and crafts, which fuse indigenous, Caribbean and European influences. The guide features informed accounts for exploring Panama's fascinating national parks, with maps and a park-by-park breakdown. There are plenty of practical tips on all the best accommodation, transportation, shops, bars and clubs and an insightful background on Panama's wildlife, politics and culture. Explore the best of Panama with the clearest maps of any guide. more...
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