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Life is Hard: Machismo, Danger, and the Intimacy of Power in Nicaragua

Roger Lancaster reveals the enduring character of Nicaraguan society as he records the experiences of three families and their community through times of war, hyperinflation, dire shortages, and political turmoil.

Themes
gender
Setting
20th centurylatin americanicaragua
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 340 pages

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