Arequipa

The Angry Earth: Disaster in Anthropological Perspective, edited by Anthony Oliver-Smith and Susana M. Hoffman, is a book of compiled works by experts in the field of Anthropology. Six authors contributed to parts II and III of the book. Part II covers Environmental Pattern, Hazards, and Culture: The Archeological Perspective. Payson D. Sheets from the University of Colorado, covers the effects of the Arenal volcanic region of Middle America and Mexico, and its effects on ancient societies.…

Mario Vargas Llosa has done and accomplished many things throughout his life. Not only was he a successful writer, he was also a college professor, journalist, essayist, and a politician. Before he started writing novels and short stories, he was a Spanish teacher in France, a journalist as a student for La Industria, he even became a broadcaster on the radio at some point. He also ran for President of Peru. It seems that he was always doing something throughout his life. He has written numerous…

It was only in 1995 that Johan Reinhard discovered her remains and brought her body down to Arequipa, where it is on display in the city’s Museo Santuarios Andinos” (Wicks). It is thought that she was sacrificed as a religious offering, although it can only be speculation. She was discovered only due to the volcano’s eruptions melting the almost…

that lost their husband turned to the religious life and joined a convent, bringing with them their possessions. Many of these convents where very large buildings that some would even resemble a small town, such as the Convent of Santa Catalina in Arequipa, Peru. Although individual nuns swore the vow of poverty, nothing actually prevented the convents themselves from acquiring property. Many nuns actually lived in relative luxury. High positions of nunneries meant that they had considerable…

I’ll never forget the moments of watching all my friends being able to go to the playground and enjoy themselves as I would have to walk to a different classroom to my ESOL class. ESOL was an English practicing class, it allowed for students that knew very few English and was a method for us to learn and practice our English. Towards the end of the class as we all headed back from recess, or in my case from ESOL I would have a short time to speak and talk to my friends, and they would always ask…

Peru is located in the western part of South America bordering the South Pacific Ocean and is between Chile and Ecuador. Peru is positioned both in the western and southern hemispheres. Peru is the third largest country in South America being after Brazil and Argentina. Many people live along the Coast where Lima is located. Peru’s capital city is Lima and is located on the Pacific coast. Lima lies on an axis of instability causing seismic activity to be common. Light earthquakes called…

# Peru is located in the continent of South America. It is on the western coast of South America. Peru is south of Ecuador and Columbia. It is north of Chile and west of Brazil. # The capital city of Peru is Lima. Lima is located at 12°S, 77°W. Lima is on the western coast of Peru. Lima is north of the city of Ica and south of Huánuco. # The climate of Peru is relatively mild. It is around 65℉ year round. Peru gets little rainfall, about .3 inches a year! It has a stormy season called El Niño.…

The need for healthcare coverage is a worldwide issue. There are many people who need healthcare, especially in developing countries around the world. The scarcity of medical attention seems to affect the people with the least resources, especially the ones living in rural or remote areas. To reach the people that need healthcare the most, many countries have tried to pass into law policies that help shape the way healthcare systems operate in their countries. In 2010 the Affordable Care Act…

Peru is located in the Middle West part of South America left to Brazil and under Ecuador. Its capital is Lima, which is the largest city, containing one third of the total population in Peru, alongside cities such as Arequipa, Trujillo and Chiclayo. Its terrain is unique in the sense that it consists of many different types of environments. Anywhere from the coastal plain/ sea side to the rugged snow peaked Andes or even the Amazonian jungle. When it comes to the people…