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Table of Contents Introduction: Discovering Central America............................................6 1. Land of Contrasts ..............................................................................9 2. The Quest for Stability ......................................................................19 3. An Underachieving Economy ............................................................29 4. A Rich Mosaic: The People and Culture ..........................................37 5. Major Cities of Argentina ..................................................................45 A Calendar of Argentine Festivals ........................................................50 Recipes ..................................................................................................52 Series Glossary......................................................................................54 Project and Report Ideas......................................................................56 Chronology ............................................................................................58 Further Reading/Internet Resources ..................................................60 For More Information............................................................................61 Index ......................................................................................................62