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Rituals of Rule, Rituals of Resistance: Public Celebrations and Popular Culture in Mexico (Latin American Silhouettes)

by William H Beezley

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ISBN13: 9780842024174
ISBN10: 0842024174
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This book presents readers with scholarship on public celebrations and popular culture throughout Mexican history. Leading scholars from the Americas and Great Britain discuss aspects of Mexico's popular culture from the seventeenth century to the present. The vast range of Mexican expression is examined, including Corpus Christi celebrations, New Spain, stone murals, and folk theater. Filling a need that becomes ever more pressing, this volume provides fresh insights.

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In fifteen essays, leading scholars from the Americas and Great Britain discuss the most telling aspects of Mexico's popular culture from the sixteenth century to the present. The vast range of Mexican expression is examined, including lewd songs and dances, fiestas, stone murals, Corpus Christi celebrations, brass bands, and folk theater. Filling a need that becomes ever more pressing, this timely volume will provide fresh insights for readers interested in cultural history, Latin America, anthropology, and other areas.

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leiaq02, October 9, 2006 (view all comments by leiaq02)
Really helpful for researching the different rituals from Latin America. Enjoyed the pictures!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780842024174
Editor:
Beezley, William H.
Editor:
Martin, Cheryl E.
Editor:
Beezley, William H.
Editor:
Martin, Cheryl E.
Editor:
French, William E.
Author:
Beezley, William H.
Editor:
French, William E.
Publisher:
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Location:
Wilmington, Del. :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Social life and customs
Subject:
Holidays (non religious)
Subject:
Popular Culture
Subject:
Festivals
Subject:
Mexico
Subject:
Rites and ceremonies
Subject:
Mexico Social life and customs.
Subject:
Popular culture -- Mexico.
Subject:
Mexico Politics and government.
Subject:
Sociology - General
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Paperback
Series:
Latin American Silhouettes (Paperback)
Series Volume:
26
Publication Date:
19940531
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
374
Dimensions:
8.97x6.02x.94 in. 1.22 lbs.

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"Synopsis" by , In fifteen essays, leading scholars from the Americas and Great Britain discuss the most telling aspects of Mexico's popular culture from the sixteenth century to the present. The vast range of Mexican expression is examined, including lewd songs and dances, fiestas, stone murals, Corpus Christi celebrations, brass bands, and folk theater. Filling a need that becomes ever more pressing, this timely volume will provide fresh insights for readers interested in cultural history, Latin America, anthropology, and other areas.
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