Introduction To Guyana

Author : Gilad James, PhD
Publisher : Gilad James Mystery School
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781502929181

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Introduction to Guyana by Gilad James, PhD Pdf

Guyana, officially known as the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a South American country located on the northern coast of South America. It is bordered by Venezuela to the west, Brazil to the south and southwest, Suriname to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the north. The country comprises ten administrative regions and covers an area of approximately 214,969 square kilometres, with a population of around 786,617 people, mainly consisting of ethnic groups such as East Indians, Afro-Guyanese, Amerindians, Chinese, and Portuguese. Guyana has a rich cultural heritage, with diverse traditions and vibrant cultural celebrations throughout the year. The country's economy is mainly dependent on its natural resources, including gold, bauxite, diamonds, and timber. Guyana's tourism industry is also growing, with attractions such as the Kaieteur Falls, the world's largest single-drop waterfall, and its beautiful Atlantic coastline. The country is becoming increasingly popular among nature lovers, adventure seekers, and those interested in exploring unique cultures.

Author : Odeen Ishmael
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 692 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Guyana
ISBN : 9781479795888

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The Guyana Story by Odeen Ishmael Pdf

The Guyana Story From Earliest Times to Independence traces the country's history from thousands of years ago when the first Amerindian groups began to settle on the Guyana territory. It examines the period of early European exploration leading to Dutch colonization, the forcible introduction of African slaves to work on cotton and sugar plantations, the effects of European wars, and the final ceding of the territory to the British who ruled it as their colony until they finally granted it independence in 1966. The book also tells of Indian, Chinese, and Portuguese indentured immigration and shows how the cultural interrelationships among the various ethnic groups introduced newer forms of conflict, but also brought about cooperation in the struggles of the workers for better working and living conditions. The final part describes the roles of the political leaders who arose from among these ethnic groups from the late 1940s and began the political struggle against colonialism and the demand for independence. This struggle led to political turbulence in the 1950s and early 1960s when the country was caught in the crosshairs of the cold war resulting in joint British-American devious actions that undermined a democratically elected pro-socialist government and deliberately delayed independence for the country until a government friendly to their international interests came to power.

Author : John Gafar
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 159033647X

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Guyana by John Gafar Pdf

The purpose of this book is to examine the performance of Guyana's economy during the era of dirigisme and the period of economic liberalisation with emphasis on a market economy, using all available micro-and macro-data. In a much broader and meaningful sense, this book deals with the socio-economic progress of Guyana from the 1960s, with heavy emphasis on the market reforms, because this is the dominant and interesting story for policy lessons in the Third World. This book also focuses on what has happened to poverty, inequality, and other social indicators during the reform period. Until now, there has not been any systematic examination of the effects of the economic reforms in Guyana on unemployment, wages and industrial activity; poverty and inequality; farmers' response to price liberalisation; education and health indicators; ethnicity and growth; and governance, crime and corruption. These issues and more are the subject matter of this book. The book refers to those aspects of Guyana's history and recent political events that bear directly on economic policy and the performance of the economic system.

Author : Winston Mc Gowan
Publisher : Guyenterprise Advertising Agency
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Guyana
ISBN : 9769618209

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A Survey of Guyanese History by Winston Mc Gowan Pdf

"For readers seeking an accessible introduction to an academic text on many of the silent aspects of the historical development of the Guyana society, this is a great collection of essays. But for a variety of other excellent reasons, this is a wonderful addition to your collection as well as an enjoyable and informative read." Dr James Rose

Author : Bal Ram Singh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Birds
ISBN : LCCN:94230898

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An Introduction to Birds of Guyana by Bal Ram Singh Pdf

Author : Balram Singh,Robert J. Fernandes,Robert L. Fernandes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:613797177

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An Introduction to Birds of Guyana by Balram Singh,Robert J. Fernandes,Robert L. Fernandes Pdf

Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781455208487

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Guyana by International Monetary Fund Pdf

The aim is to analyze the main channels of transmission for shocks from the global economy to Guyana and assess their specific spillover magnitudes. The paper documents the transmission channels of external shocks to the real economy and the financial sector, citing magnitudes and risks. It then describes the policy response, including recent directions of monetary and fiscal policies to weather the spillover of external shocks on the domestic economy through the real and trade channel, and provides an outlook for the envisaged recovery of the global economy.

Author : Kirk Smock,Claire Antell
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Guyana
ISBN : 9781841629292

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Guyana by Kirk Smock,Claire Antell Pdf

This new third edition of Bradt's Guyana remains the only guidebook available to this South American gem, a jungle-clad country teeming with exotic wildlife. Thoroughly researched, easy to use and interesting to read, Bradt's Guyana is written and updated by writers who have lived in and promoted Guyana for many years and is an ideal companion for all travellers, from wildlife watchers to fishermen, anthropologists to conservationists and 'voluntourists'. Guyana is a destination on the rise, described - justifiably - by the tourist board as 'South America Undiscovered'. This new edition of Bradt's Guyana has been updated to include all the latest developments, ranging from how to see harpy eagles at Warapoka to new culinary experiences, local tour operators, 4x4 self-drive and new hotels. Truly off the beaten track, Guyana is one of the most fascinating and least-known countries in the Americas. It is also the only English-speaking country in South America. The jewel in its crown is the mouth-droppingly beautiful Kaieteur Falls, which is nearly five times the height of Niagara and the world's tallest single-drop waterfall. Culturally Caribbean, its capital Georgetown is a curious melting-pot of quaint Dutch and British colonial architecture, steel drums, boisterous nightlife, rum shops with world-class rum, cricket and tropical sea breezes. It is also the gateway to the lush interior which is full to the brim with fascinating flora and fauna including monkeys, black caiman, harpy eagles, giant anteaters, otters and the mighty jaguar. With Bradt's Guyana, discover all of this, plus where to stay in community lodges and see the rainforest through the eyes of Amerindian guides, where to watch turtles nesting on the beach, how to explore the moody Essequibo river (the largest between the Orinoco and the Amazon), and how to visit the million-acre rainforest reserve of Iwokrama for the ultimate authentic wildlife experience. This third edition of Bradt's Guyana is the key book to plan an expedition into its densely forested lush interior, often accessible only by boat or small aircraft, before taking some 'time to lime' in a hammock in one of its tropical waterfront resorts.

Author : Vere T. Daly
Publisher : MacMillan Publishing Company
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : History
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173018396686

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The Making of Guyana by Vere T. Daly Pdf

Author : Karen Sirvaitis
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781575059631

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Guyana in Pictures by Karen Sirvaitis Pdf

Text and pictures provide a close look at the land, people, history, government, and economy of this South American nation.

Author : Vere T. Daly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Guyana
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173022989477

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A Short History of the Guyanese People by Vere T. Daly Pdf

Author : Oneka LaBennett
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781479827022

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Global Guyana by Oneka LaBennett Pdf

Exposes the global threat of environmental catastrophe and the forms of erasure that structure Caribbean women’s lives in the overlooked nation of Guyana Previously ranked among the hemisphere’s poorest countries, Guyana is becoming a global leader in per capita oil production, a shift which promises to profoundly transform the nation. This sea change presents a unique opportunity to dissect both the environmental impacts of modern- world resource extraction and the obscured yet damaging ways in which intersectional race and gender formations circumscribe Caribbean women’s lives. Drawing from archival research and oral history, and examining mass-mediated flashpoints across the African and Indian diasporas—including Rihanna’s sonic routes, ethnic conflict reportage, HBO’s Lovecraft Country, and Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking—Global Guyana repositions this marginalized nation as a nexus of social and economic activity which drives popular culture and ideas about sexuality while reshaping the geopolitical and literal topography of the Caribbean region. Oneka LaBennett employs the powerful analytic of the pointer broom to disentangle the symbiotic relationship between Guyanese women’s gendered labor and global racial capitalism. She illuminates how both oil extraction and sand export are implicated in a well-established practice of pillaging the Caribbean’s natural resources while masking the ecological consequences that disproportionately affect women and children. Global Guyana uncovers how ecological erosion and gendered violence are entrenched in extractive industries emanating from this often-effaced but pivotal country. Sounding the alarm on the portentous repercussions that ambitious development spells out for the nation’s people and its geographical terrain, LaBennett issues a warning for all of us about the looming threat of global environmental calamity.

Author : Guyana. Ministry of National Development and Agriculture
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Citizenship
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173023733741

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A Primer for National Commitment by Guyana. Ministry of National Development and Agriculture Pdf

Author : Richard Kirby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Indians of South America
ISBN : 0946140243

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Ewto' by Richard Kirby Pdf

Author : Reynold A. Burrowes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : History
ISBN : UTEXAS:059172017307842

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The Wild Coast by Reynold A. Burrowes Pdf

An examination of a Third World nation's struggle for independence and national identity. Describes the emergence of the People's Progressive Party and traces the internal dynamics and political impact of the groups and individuals that comprise the party.