TY - BOOK AU - Galván,Javier A. TI - Culture and Customs of Puerto Rico T2 - Cultures and Customs of the World Ser SN - 9780313351204 AV - F1960 .G35 2009 U1 - 972 PY - 2009/// CY - Santa Barbara PB - ABC-CLIO, LLC KW - Puerto Rico KW - Social life and customs KW - Civilization KW - Electronic books N1 - 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 N2 - 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 UR - https://login.ezproxy.pucpr.edu/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pucpr-ebooks/detail.action?docID=2051557 UR - https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/pucpr-ebooks/detail.action?docID=2051557 ER -