Bolivia, like most developing countries around the world, strove for decades to imitate Western and particularly U.S. methods of development, importing the latest technologies, institutions, crops, and livestock. Finally, beginning in the 1970s, faced with many striking instances of failure in the application of the North American modernization paradigm, diverse sectors of Bolivian civil society turned inward to rediscover their country's own multicultural identities and agrarian wisdom as sources of strength upon which to build their own socioeconomic development. The shift spawned a proliferation of development projects grounded in a new "indigenization" or revitalization of cultural traditions. Llamas, Weavings, and Organic Chocolate: Multicultural Grassroots Development in the Andes and Amazon of Bolivia is the story of Bolivian rural development and cultural change. Part I provides an overview of the history of rural development in Bolivia―the long history of anti-indigenous discrimination, the introduction of aid programs in the Western development paradigm, the rise of grassroots movements challenging this paradigm, and the array of initiatives now contributing to the revitalization of indigenous cultural resources. Part II consists of in-depth narratives of nine projects, giving an inside view of the processes that interweave cultural recuperation and developmental strategies. These stories illustrate the cultural barriers that must be overcome and the setbacks often faced by grassroots federations. The projects range from successful agro-exports such as organic chocolate and quinoa to the groundbreaking work of indigenous artists and artisans. In Part III, author Kevin Healy attempts to identify the numerous factors that helped engender successful outcomes in these projects and discusses the effects of globalization on Bolivian culture and development patterns. This inspirational story of social change led by idealism will be valuable for international policymakers, analysts, and aid officials, as well as native North and South Americans, and non-Native Americans who strongly identify with their struggles.

Llamas, Weavings, and Organic Chocolate: Multicultural Grassroots Development in the Andes and Amazon of Bolivia

Business & Money

Healy, Kevin

Economics

University of Notre Dame Press

One of the most demanding martial arts, karate combines physical fitness with mental and spiritual training. More and more people are now taking up the challenge, and this book is an essential companion to enhance any student's study of Shotokan karate. In this user-friendly approach, all the basics are presented in easy-to-follow lessons. Each move is broken down into stages, using step-by-step photography together with clear, concise instructions. And there are foot-position diagrams, so you can make sure you are getting it exactly right. Handy hints and tips throughout help you avoid common pitfalls, and there is advice on taking your training further, once your karate is more advanced. Lessons include: <ul>
<li>Warm-up </li>
<li>Stances </li>
<li>Punching </li>
<li>Striking </li>
<li>Blocking </li>
<li>Kicking </li>
<li>Combination work </li>
<li>Sparring </li>
</ul>
Karate: A Step-by-Step Guide to Shotokan Karate: <ul>
<li>Features clear step-by-step color photographs that illustrate all of the techniques </li>
<li>Covers all the basics, from dojo (training hall) etiquette and grading, to the basic training itself </li>
<li>Includes advice on performing kata--set sequences designed to develop particular areas of training </li>
<li>Is perfect for both new students and those already in training </li>
</ul>

Karate : A Step-by-Step Guide to Shotokan Karate

Sports & Outdoors

Individual Sports

McGraw=Hill

Part of a new Martial Arts Basics series of illustrated paperbacks designed to provide clear, expert advice for students of the most popular martial arts disciples. Each title in the series is written by a highly qualified master/teacher. The double-page spreads display clear step-by-step instructions for common techniques to aid in personalized practice sessions-making these books the ideal training supplement.
Dynamic and explosive, Karate combines physical fitness with mental and spiritual training. When the student begins the Karate journey they throw down a challenge to mind, body and spirit-a challenge that will build strength of character and overcome fears. 
Karate: Martial Arts Basics is packed with practical advice on physical and mental preparation, plus information on what to expect inside the dojo, how the grading system works, sticking to a training regime and taking your practice further.
Contents include: * Stances * Punches * Strikes * Blocks * Kicks * Combination Work * Sparring

Karate (Martial Arts Basics)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Connections Book Publishing

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