A course book and interactive multimedia program on DVD that is suitable for the teaching and learning of the Quechua language from beginner to advanced levels. It provides a practical introduction to spoken Quechua through the medium of English, while the multimedia program offers a choice of English or Spanish as the medium of instruction.
Focusing on multicultural language politics, the book explores the dynamics between Indigenous peoples and the state in Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It critically analyzes how language issues intersect with power structures, revealing the complexities of policymaking in these Andean-Amazonian countries. Through this examination, it sheds light on the broader implications of language in shaping identity and governance within these diverse societies.