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050		4	_aF1960 _b.G35 2009
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100	1		_aGalván, Javier A. _eauthor
245	1	0	_aCulture and Customs of Puerto Rico / _cJavier A. Galván.
264		1	_aSanta Barbara : _bABC-CLIO, LLC, _c2009.
264		4	_c©2009.
300			_a1 online resource (196 pages)
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aCultures and Customs of the World Ser.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aCover -- 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.
520			_aThis 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.
588			_aDescription based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
590			_aElectronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2021. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
651		0	_9294023 _aPuerto Rico _xSocial life and customs.
651		0	_9294023 _aPuerto Rico _xCivilization
655		4	_aElectronic books.
776	0	8	_iPrint version: _aGalván, Javier A. _tCulture and Customs of Puerto Rico _dSanta Barbara : ABC-CLIO, LLC,c2009 _z9780313351198
797	2		_aProQuest (Firm)
830		0	_aCultures and Customs of the World Ser.
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