عنوان

Culture and customs of Puerto Rico

شابک

0313351201

شابک

6612294817

شابک

9780313351204

شابک

9786612294815

شماره

b592613

عنوان اصلي

Culture and customs of Puerto Rico

نام عام مواد

[Book]

نام نخستين پديدآور

Javier A. Galván.

محل نشرو پخش و غیره

Westport, Conn.

نام ناشر، پخش کننده و غيره

Greenwood Press

تاریخ نشرو بخش و غیره

2009

نام خاص و کميت اثر

(xxii, 170 pages) : illustrations, map.

عنوان فروست

Culture and customs of Latin America and the Caribbean.

متن يادداشت

Series foreword --; Preface --; Acknowledgments --; Chronology --1: Context: geography, history and people --; 2: Political status of Puerto Rico --; 3: Religion --; 4: Social customs and lifestyle --; 5: Broadcasting and print media --; 6: Cinema --; 7: Literature --; 8: Performing arts: music, dance and theatre --; 9: Architecture and visual arts --; Glossary --; Bibliography --; Index.

متن يادداشت

From the Publisher: This exciting addition to the Culture and Customs of Latin America and the Caribbean series provides readers with an all-encompassing look at contemporary life in Puerto Rico. Having always been under the watchful eyes of other colonies and countries, Puerto Rico's own customs and traditions have managed to flourish throughout the ages, culturally uniting what is a politically divided island. In addition to gaining an understanding of Puerto Rico's political relationship with the continental United States, students can explore extensive narrative chapters that cover contemporary religion, cuisine, sports, media, cinema, literature, performing arts, and visual arts. An essential for high school and public library shelves, Culture and Customs of Puerto Rico is the perfect research resource for students and general readers. This exciting addition to the Culture and Customs of Latin America and the Caribbean series provides readers with an exhaustive look at contemporary life in Puerto Rico. Having always been under the watchful eyes of other colonies and countries, Puerto Rico's own customs and traditions have managed to flourish throughout the ages, culturally uniting what is a politically divided island. In addition to gaining an understanding of Puerto Rico's political relationship with the continental United States, students can explore the small island nation's history with Spain during the colonial era. This fascinating volume provides illustrative narrative chapters on religious practices in Puerto Rico, as well as religious and secular festivals. Social customs, such as sports, cuisine, gender issues, family values, and nightlife, are discussed in depth. Extensive coverage on the media, performing arts, cinema, visual arts, and literature provides students with a solid foundation in Puerto Rican past and contemporary culture. Culture and Customs of Puerto Rico is the perfect research resource for students and general readers. Providing a comprehensive look at contemporary life on the island of Puerto Rico, this volume is an absolute must-have on all library shelves.

موضوع مستند نشده

HISTORY -- Latin America -- Mexico.

موضوع مستند نشده

Puerto Rico -- Civilization.

موضوع مستند نشده

Puerto Rico -- Social life and customs.

شماره رده

نشانه اثر

مستند نام اشخاص تاييد نشده

Javier A. Galván.

مستند نام اشخاص تاييد نشده

Javier A Galván

نام الکترونيکي

نوع ماده

[Book]

تكميل شده

Y