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An Investigation Of Two Contemporary Influences On Ecuadorian Native Culture And Environment, Laura A. Kirst May 2011

An Investigation Of Two Contemporary Influences On Ecuadorian Native Culture And Environment, Laura A. Kirst

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The condition of native culture and the natural environment in Ecuador
today were investigated through library research, firsthand observation, and
in-country interviews conducted in the context of a study abroad experience.
Twenty individuals including native Ecuadorians, missionaries working with
indigenous tribes, field station representatives, and an oil company employee
were interviewed and their responses recorded. It was found that the
presence of foreign and national oil companies and Christian missionaries in
Ecuador had a noticeable impact on both the native culture and natural
environment of Ecuador. The native culture of Ecuador is in a state of
transition between traditional and …


Aurora Volume 98, Sarah Zelhart (Editor) Jan 2011

Aurora Volume 98, Sarah Zelhart (Editor)

Aurora-yearbook

College formerly located at Olivet, Illinois and known as Olivet University (1912-1923) Olivet College (1923-1939), Olivet Nazarene College (1940-1986), and Olivet Nazarene University (1986-Present).