1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911138403603321

Autore

Semmingsen Ingrid <1910-1995.>

Titolo

Norway to America : a history of the migration / / by Ingrid Semmingsen ; translated by Einar Haugen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Minneapolis, : University of Minnesota Press, c1978

ISBN

0-8166-8170-8

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (vii, 213 pages) : illustrations

Disciplina

973.043982

973/.04/3982

Soggetti

Norwegian Americans - History

Norwegians - United States

Norway Emigration and immigration

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Translation of Drm og dad.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preface; Contents; Migration; The Sloop Restauration, 1825; Pioneers; Exodus, 1836-65; Land of Freedom and Opportunity, the 1850's; The Long Journey; Years of Trial and Triumph; A Pioneer Society; Encountering Americans; The Big Families; Change and Unrest, 1865-1915; The Fabulous Land; Norway in America; Politics and Organizations; The Immigrants Become Americans; The Emigrants and the Homeland; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index;

Sommario/riassunto

This book tells the story of the migration as it affected both countries and investigates the reasons for "American Fever." The story ends with a discussion of the ways in which Norwegian-Americans retain their ties to Norway. The book was first published in Norway as Dròˆm og Dad (Dream and Deed), in observance of the 150th anniversary of the departure of the first emigrant ship for America. This is an excellent way to celebrate one of the strongest ethnic heritages in America.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911143214203321

Autore

Sindima Harvey J

Titolo

Introduction to religious studies / / Harvey J. Sindima

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, Md., : University Press of America, c2009

ISBN

0-7618-8256-1

9786613912114

1-283-59966-X

0-7618-4762-6

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (188 p.)

Disciplina

200

200.71

Soggetti

Religion - Study and teaching

Religion

Religions - Study and teaching

Religions

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. [167]-173) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1. Why Study Religion; Chapter 2. What is Religion; Chapter 3. The Elements of Religion; Chapter 4. Celebration and Divination; Chapter 5. Scripture; Chapter 6. Religions Functionaries; Chapter 7. Magic, Sorcery, and Witchcraft; Chapter 8. Sacred Time, Objects, and Space; Chapter 9. Living Within the Sacred; Works Cited; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Focusing solely on well-known religions is an approach that impoverishes religious studies. Rather, this book introduces the diverse religious experience of Africans, Native Americans, and the indigenous peoples of Australia, providing a comprehensive introduction to the study of religion and broadening the horizons of religious studies students.