04679nam a22005053i 4500 EBC2051557 MiAaPQ 20220202201301.0 m o d | cr cnu|||||||| 211129s2009 xx o ||||0 eng d 9780313351204 (electronic bk.) 9780313351198 (MiAaPQ)EBC2051557 (Au-PeEL)EBL2051557 (CaPaEBR)ebr10331635 (CaONFJC)MIL229481 (OCoLC)460057462 MiAaPQ eng rda pn MiAaPQ MiAaPQ F1960 .G35 2009 972 Galván, Javier A. author Culture and Customs of Puerto Rico / Javier A. Galván. Santa Barbara : ABC-CLIO, LLC, 2009. ©2009. 1 online resource (196 pages) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Cultures and Customs of the World Ser. Includes bibliographical references and index. Cover -- Contents -- Series Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 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 Print Media -- 6 Cinema -- 7 Literature -- 8 Performing Arts: Music, Dance, and Theater -- 9 Architecture and Visual Arts -- Glossary -- A -- B -- C -- F -- G -- J -- M -- N -- O -- P -- S -- T -- V -- Y -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z. 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. Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources. Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2021. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries. 294023 Puerto Rico Social life and customs. 294023 Puerto Rico Civilization Electronic books. Print version: Galván, Javier A. Culture and Customs of Puerto Rico Santa Barbara : ABC-CLIO, LLC,c2009 9780313351198 ProQuest (Firm) Cultures and Customs of the World Ser. https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pucpr-ebooks/detail.action?docID=2051557 Acceso Remoto https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pucpr-ebooks/detail.action?docID=2051557 Acceso en el Campus PUCPR lcc 7 296958 296958 0 0 ddc 0 0 10 10 45 2021-12-07 0 972 EBC2051557 2021-12-07 00:00:00 2021-12-07 7 0 0 lcc 0 0 12 12 45 2022-02-02 0 F1960 .G35 2009 50000003284667 2022-02-02 00:00:00 Ebook c. 1 2022-02-02 7 0 0 ddc 0 0 1 1 45 2023-01-24 0 972 60000010178413 2023-01-24 00:00:00 Ebooks 2023-01-24 7