Martinez, Oscar
A History of Violence
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784781712
- author:
- Martinez, Oscar
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- 19.3 x 12.95 x 2.29 centimetres, History, Latin America, Central America,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
A History of Violence: Living and Dying in Central America by Oscar Martinez is a powerful account of life in regions ravaged by extreme violence. Martínez's immersive reporting takes readers to the heart of Nicaragua, Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador, where he uncovers the stark realities of corruption, brutality, and impunity. Through his precise and empathetic reporting, Martínez sheds light on the underbelly of these troubled places, from isolated jungle villages to crime-ridden slums. He goes undercover to drink with narcos, accompanies police patrols, rides in trafficking boats, and hides out with a gang informer, producing an unforgettable portrait of a region in fear. This book is a call for immigration policy reform in the United States, as well as a subtle analysis of the North American roots and reach of the crisis. By exploring the lives of people enduring extreme violence, Martínez helps to explain why this history of violence matters to us all.
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