The author shows how former guerilla women in three Central American countries made the transition from insurgents to mainstream political players in the democratization process.
Maya and Catholic cultures in crisis
A description of the confrontation in Maya communities in the latter part of the 20th century between Maya and Catholic theological worldviews in crisis. The Mayans' loss of land and extreme poverty brought their theology into question since the covenant with their gods was supp…
In this historical account of how the Maya worldview has adapted to the changes following contact with Western colonial and national governments, John D. Early provides an in-depth look at how the Catholic Church has interacted with the Maya through the last centuries, delving i…
A description of the confrontation in Maya communities in the latter part of the 20th century between Maya and Catholic theological worldviews in crisis. The Mayans' loss of land and extreme poverty brought their theology into question since the covenant with their gods was supp…