The word culture, from the Latin colo, -ere, with its root meaning "to cultivate", generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. Different definitions of "culture" reflect different theoretical bases for understanding, or criteria for evaluating, human activity. Anthropologists most commonly use the term "culture" to refer to the universal human capacity to classify, codify and communicate their experiences symbolically. This capacity is long been taken as a defining feature of the genus Homo. However, primatologists such as Jane Goodall have identified aspects of culture among our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.Goodall, J. 1986. The Chimpanzees of Gombe: Patterns of Behavior.
Nicaragua :: Central America
Society and Culture :: Central America

the Permanent Revoution - Trotskyist Bulletin account of debate on the Esquipulas accords.
Acción Médica Cristiana - Christian organization of health professionals working in underserved parts of the country. Describes philosophy and service goals. [English/Spanish]
Burlington/ Bilwi (Puerto Cabezas) Sister City Program - Photos and descriptions of past exchanges, the partnership's history, and planned activities.
Meta Description: [ Burlington/ Bilwi (Puerto Cabezas) Sister City Program has promoted understanding between the people of Vermont and of the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua since 1984 ]
Catholic Church in Nicaragua - Features listings of dioceses and bishops with other statistical information.
El Pinolero's Website - Volcanoes - Masaya Volcano National Park - Personal site with information and photos of volcanoes, mountains, communities, and beaches.
Fabretto Children's Foundation - Fundraising groups in the US and Spain which support programs for low-income Nicaraguan children through after-school programs. They describe their work and how to donate or volunteer. [English/Spanish]
La Pasionara Brigade - Reunion 2003 - Photos, timeline, and remembrances of British group who did volunteer work in Nicaragua in the 1980's.
Miskito.com - Information on the history, geography, politics, and people of the region.
Nicaragua Odyseey - Blog containing dynamic collection of articles and posts. Includes XML feed.
nicaraguatravels - Photo journal outlining trip to Managua, Granada, and Ometepe Island.
Meta Description: [ nicaragua travel managua granada ometepe weather hotel lodging water food volunteering taxis buses walking earthquake nicaragua ]
OAS: 1981 Report on Human Rights - Examination of the situation in Nicaragua. Includes overview of the political and legel system, with personal and other rights described, and recommendations.
OAS: 1983 Report on Human Rights - Examination of situation concerning a segment of the Nicaraguan population of Miskito origin. [English, Spanish, French, Portuguese]
OAS: 1978 Report on Human Rights - Examination of Nicaraguan situation with focus on the state of emergency and basic personal freedoms.
Peace and Hope Trust - An NGO which is involved in education, agriculture, and social services development projects on the Atlantic coast gives information about its history, staff, and volunteer opportunities.
Stargardter, Tomas - Biography and portfolio from the Nicaragua based photojournalist.
Meta Description: [ Tomas Stargardter Photojournalism ]
Two Cities of Nicaragua - Architecture and history highlights about Leon and Granada.
Meta Description: [ The Culture Department at ArchitectureWeek, the new magazine of design and building, serving architecture online like never before. ]
Under the Shade of the Mango Tree - Photos, essays, and related links about time lived in Nicaragua.
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