Description
A penetrating work of political reportage, this book examines El Salvador during the upheaval and violence of the early 1980s. Through close observation of the country’s history, social divisions, military conflict, and U.S. involvement, it reveals the human and political forces shaping a nation in crisis. Combining vivid detail with cool, incisive analysis, the narrative explores power, fear, revolution, and the difficulty of understanding distant conflicts through official accounts. It remains a compelling portrait of a country caught between political repression, insurgency, and international pressure.
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paperback
Vintage
Published Jan 1, 1983
116 pages
ISBN: 9780701139131
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Details
First Published
1982
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Salvador by Joan Didion.