Overview

The daily routines, habits, beliefs, and values of the Hispanic culture that create unique human interactions in this society are revealed in this book. The book consists of 26 chapters relating to different themes that collectively provide an understanding of cultural responses. An anecdote is placed at the beginning of each chapter to assist the reader in understanding the more pedagogical information that follows. Reflected in this book is the reality that the Hispanic world covers a vast geographical area, and as such, is a mosaic of ethnic, religious, and historical backgrounds. Examples of diversity—the salsa, the taste of this culture—that makes this culture so unique are illustrated throughout the text. This book has been written with a wide range of readers in mind and will be of use to students on the secondary as well as undergraduate levels, teachers, social workers, and travelers.

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Author:   Rafael Falcon ,  Christine Yoder Falcon
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.369kg
ISBN:  

9780275961213

ISBN 10:   0275961214
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   18 June 1998
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction General Cultural Concepts Social Traditions Verbal/Nonverbal Formalities Nonverbal Communication Ways to Address People Family and Household Relationships Gender Issues and Relationships Religious Issues Supernatural and Superstitious Beliefs Religious Holidays and Activities Secular Holidays and Special Celebrations Sports, Pastimes, and Games Entertainment Shopping, Economics, and Business Healthcare Alternatives Food and Drinks Mealtimes and Customs Clothing City and Town Settings and Ambiance Building Construction and Lodging Arrangements Transportation Communications Education and Politics Measurements and Divisions of Time and Space The Spanish Language Ethnic Diversity and Contribution Conclusions Glossary Bibliography Index

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RAFAEL FALCÓN is Professor of Spanish in the Foreign Language Department at Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana.

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