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Record Nr.

UNINA9910961197703321

Autore

Luis William

Titolo

Culture and customs of Cuba / / William Luis

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Westport, Conn. : , : Greenwood Press, , 2001

London : , : Bloomsbury Publishing, , 2024

ISBN

9798400635281

9786610708321

9781280708329

1280708328

9780313007170

0313007179

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (229 p.)

Collana

Culture and customs of Latin America and the Caribbean, , 1521-8856

Disciplina

972.9106

Soggetti

Arts, Cuban - 20th century

Popular culture - Cuba

Cuba Civilization 20th century

Cuba Social life and customs 20th century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [177]-181) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Contents -- Series Foreword -- Introduction -- Chronology -- 1 Context -- 2 Religion -- 3 Social Customs -- 4 Broadcasting and Print Media -- 5 Cinema -- 6 Literature -- 7 Performing Arts -- 8 Art -- Glossary -- Selected Bibliography -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

Cuba continues to loom large in U.S. consciousness and politics. Culture and Customs of Cuba is a much-needed resource to give students and other readers an in-depth view of our important island neighbor. Luis, of Cuban descent, provides detailed, clear insight into Cuban culture in its historical context. Religion, customs, economy, media, performing and creative arts, and cinema are some of the many topics discussed. Included in this discussion are contributions of Cubans in exile which Luis considers an inherent part of Cuban culture. Encouraging a wider understanding of Cuba, this volume describes and highlights the cultures and customs of the island. Cuba, as one will



learn while reading this book, is an island of many cultural customs that have evolved out of a rich history. Presented in the context of three interrelated periods in Cuban history: the Colonial, the Republic, and Castro's Revolution, this book explores Cuba's dynamic culture. Luis also notes the spread of Cuban culture abroad, where a significant part of the Cuban population has lived since the earl 19th century. Students and others interested in this country will find this book to be extraordinarily helpful and informative.