Culture and Customs of Nicaragua

Subjects:

• Anthropology » Cultural Anthropology
• Multicultural Studies » Latin American Studies

Reviews:

• "One useful feature found in each section is a listing of significant poets, artists, musicians, etc. for the time periods covered. The book includes a chronology of important events in Nicaraguan history and a calendar of important religious and traditional festivals. This book is recommended for readers who want to learn more about the culture of Nicaragua."
  
  —REFORMA Newsletter Fall/Winter 2008
• "The volume on Nicaragua presents a wide range of information in an evenhanded way. . . . [F]or those looking for a reference tool the text not only reviews historical events that shaped the nation, but also offers insight into gender, social, and political challenges that the people of Nicaragua face today. The authors discuss geography and agricultural realities that influence its culture, most notably its location in Central America that has made it a bridge for the migration of species and people. Included in each volume are a chronology, appendixes listing important religious and traditional events, a bibliography, and an index. (Reviewed with Culture and Customs of the United States)."
  —MultiCultural Review Fall 2008

Table of Contents:

• Series Foreword
  Preface
  Acknowledgments
  Chronology
  1 Context
  2 Religion and Religious Celebrations
  3 Social Customs
  4 Nicaraguan Folklore & Legends
  5 Literature
  6 Media
  7 Cinema and Photography
  8 Performing Arts
  9 Visual Arts
  10 Architecture and Housing
  Appendix: Calendar of Important Religious Festivals
  Bibliography
  Index

PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf	Greenwood School and Public Library Reference 2009.pdf
Greenwood Spring Reference 2008.pdf