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Set in the fictional village of Wallaceville, this collection of seven stories explores the impact of disruptive forces on local lives in Belize. These narratives depict a range of experiences, from comic mishaps to tragic excesses, all influenced by an elusive "Belize beast-time." Through its fable-like structure, the book delves into the emotional complexities and uncertainties faced by residents in a tourist-driven society, highlighting the struggle to maintain paradise amidst chaos.
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On the Nervous Edge of an Impossible Paradise, Kenneth Little
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- On the Nervous Edge of an Impossible Paradise
- Subtitle
- Affect, Tourism, Belize
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kenneth Little
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 206
- ISBN13
- 9781789206463
- Series
- Tags
- Ethnography
- Description
- Set in the fictional village of Wallaceville, this collection of seven stories explores the impact of disruptive forces on local lives in Belize. These narratives depict a range of experiences, from comic mishaps to tragic excesses, all influenced by an elusive "Belize beast-time." Through its fable-like structure, the book delves into the emotional complexities and uncertainties faced by residents in a tourist-driven society, highlighting the struggle to maintain paradise amidst chaos.