Rascally Signs in Sacred Places The Politics of Culture in Nicaragua

David Whisnant provides a comprehensive analysis of the dynamic relationship between culture, power, and policy in Nicaragua over the last 450 years. Spanning a broad spectrum of expressive forms-- including literature, music, film, material culture, and broadcast media--the book explores the evolution of Nicaraguan culture, its manipulation of political purposes, the development of and response to cultural policy by a variety of groups and constituencies, and the role of culture in other policy sectors.Whisnant, David E. is the author of 'Rascally Signs in Sacred Places The Politics of Culture in Nicaragua' with ISBN 9780807845233 and ISBN 080784523X.