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| | Product Details | | Author: | Nicholas Crowder | | Paperback: | 326 pages | | Publisher: | Marshall Cavendish Corporation | | Publication Date: | January 01, 2007 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0761424954 | | Product Width: | 134.75 centimeters | | Product Height: | 209.0 centimeters | | Product Weight: | 0.8 pounds | | Package Length: | 8.2 inches | | Package Width: | 4.9 inches | | Package Height: | 0.7 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.95 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 19 reviews |
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46 of 47 found the following review helpful:
 Not just another travel guide book Jun 02, 2010
By Amy S. Kass
For those of you who have already read travel guide books but want a more in depth account of the culture and customs of Ecuador, then this book is for you. This book is unique because in addition to the typical useful facts about climate, political upheaval, the height of volcanoes, and the possibility of dying from myriad tropical diseases, it explores topics pertaining to social class. The author includes a section on women's issues, (yes, prostitution) machismo, immigration, and how indigenous groups fit into the fabric of society. As a result of reading Crowder's book, I have less of an excuse for making a cultural faux pas when interacting with Ecuadorians. For example, the chapter on etiquette, humor, personal space, bribery, and the importance of diplomacy, provide valuable insight into their culture. And did I say bribery? The detailed description of the Ecuadorian diet is appreciated although I think I will skip the consumption of roasted guinea pig and just witness its use in religious rituals.
Although one can certainly read selected chapters in any desired order, I enjoyed and benefited from reading the book in its entirety. For those readers who are already proficient Spanish speakers, the chapter about language includes some unusual information about regional accents, slang, titles and nicknames, and how one is judged in Ecuadorian society by one's choice of vocabulary. The glossary containing specific colloquialisms is a real gem and is a welcome addition to the usual list of basic Spanish vocabulary found in most books.
51 of 53 found the following review helpful:
Going to Ecuador Dec 20, 2007
By D. Schmidt
"Alaskan Dan"
If you're planning on going to Ecuador this is the book for you. The author writes in a very lively way to keep you interested all the way to the end. Having lived there for over 20 years he has authoritatve views and accurate histories to really get you prepared to interact with the people of Ecuador. The author also has a helpful list of do's and don'ts to help keep you out of trouble. Check it out.
24 of 25 found the following review helpful:
The title says it all ... and it's good! Nov 30, 2009
By C. W. Choc
This is not a tourist guide of hotels and restaurants ... it is a book that carefully outlines and discusses cultural differences and some of the reasons why they exist the way they do. Whether it's historical, religious, political, contemporary, or rooted in their own peculiar geography, one peels away layer after layer of interesting and useful information. This is an excellent book for the traveler, for the new resident of Ecuador, or for tourists who want to do more than listen to English-speaking tourguides.
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Interesting But------- Dec 02, 2010
By Tom Godart
The book is very interesting and does shed some light on Ecuadorian customs. However the book is geared to the two largest cities in Ecuador, Quito and Guayaquil.
Cuenca is hardly mentioned. There is no mention of Manta, Bahia nor Salinas. Some of the information in the book is a bit dated as the government has changed the constitution in 2004 and the visa requirements are also changed.The information given for Quito and Guayaquil is not necessarily relevant to other areas of the country.
All in all it is a good read!
It will help the traveler to a basic understanding of some do's and don'ts, depending upon one's destination.
TG
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 Good coverage of largest cities Jul 05, 2010
By Jerome Mcintire
"God is bigger than that"
If you want lots of details on life and attractions in Guayaquil and Quito, this is your book. Cursory treatment of anything outside these two largest metropolitan areas Not quite what I was looking for. Crowder does however have many interesting audio interviews with authors and experts that are available online. Search latin america traveler dot com.
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