| Hispanic American Religious Cultures: [2 Volumes] Contributor(s): de La Torre, Miguel A. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1598841394 ISBN-13: 9781598841398 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $198.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2009 Annotation: This encyclopedia is the first comprehensive survey of Hispanic American religiosity, contextualizing the roles of Latino and Latina Americans within U.S. religious culture. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Hispanic American Studies - Social Science | Sociology Of Religion |
| Dewey: 200.896 |
| LCCN: 2009012661 |
| Series: American Religious Cultures |
| Physical Information: 2.6" H x 7.3" W x 10.4" (5.00 lbs) 944 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Spanning two volumes, Hispanic American Religious Cultures encompasses the full diversity of faiths and spiritual beliefs practiced among Hispanic Americans. It is the first comprehensive work to provide historic contexts for the many religious identities expressed among Hispanic Americans. The entries of this encyclopedia cover a range of spiritual affiliations, including Christian religious expressions, world faiths, and indigenous practices. Coverage includes historical development, current practices, and key individuals, while additional essays look at issues across various traditions. By examining the distinctive Hispanic interpretations of religious traditions, Hispanic American Religious Cultures explores the history of Latino and Latina Americans and the impact of living in the United States on their culture. |