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Item specifics
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- Book Title
- Culture and Customs of Puerto Rico
- Publication Date
- 2009-03-01
- Pages
- 196
- ISBN
- 9780313351198
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
0313351198
ISBN-13
9780313351198
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70907394
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
196 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Culture and Customs of Puerto Rico
Subject
Ethnic Studies / General, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Customs & Traditions
Publication Year
2009
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science
Series
Culture and Customs of Latin America and the Caribbean Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
LCCN
2008-045343
Reviews
" Culture and Customs of Puerto Rico is a well-researched, readable overview of contemporary and historical Puerto Rican life. . . . This work is recommended for academic, high school, and large public libraries." -- ARBAonline "Galvá (Spanish and Latin American history, Santa Ana College) looks at the US colony in the Caribbean from such perspectives as history, geography, people, political status, religion, social customs and lifestyles, broadcasting and print media, cinema, literature, music and dance, theater, and architecture and visual arts. A chronology is included, along with a glossary without a pronunciation guide." -- Reference & Research Book News, " Culture and Customs of Puerto Rico is a well-researched, readable overview of contemporary and historical Puerto Rican life. . . . This work is recommended for academic, high school, and large public libraries." - ARBAonline, "Galvá (Spanish and Latin American history, Santa Ana College) looks at the US colony in the Caribbean from such perspectives as history, geography, people, political status, religion, social customs and lifestyles, broadcasting and print media, cinema, literature, music and dance, theater, and architecture and visual arts. A chronology is included, along with a glossary without a pronunciation guide." - Reference and Research Book News, "Galvá (Spanish and Latin American history, Santa Ana College) looks at the US colony in the Caribbean from such perspectives as history, geography, people, political status, religion, social customs and lifestyles, broadcasting and print media, cinema, literature, music and dance, theater, and architecture and visual arts. A chronology is included, along with a glossary without a pronunciation guide." - Reference & Research Book News
Dewey Edition
22
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
972.95
Table Of Content
Series Foreword Preface Chronology 1. The Context: Geography, History and People 2. The Political Status of Puerto Rico 3. Religion 4. Social Customs and Lifestyle 5. Broadcasting and Printed Media 6. Cinema 7. Literature 8. Performing Arts: Music, Dance and Theatre 9. Architecture, Plastic Arts, and Popular Art and Visual Arts
Synopsis
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. 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.
LC Classification Number
F1960
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