Culture and Customs of Cuba

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.

List of contents

Series Foreword
Chronology
Context
Religion
Social Customs
Broadcasting and Print Media
Cinema
Literature
Performing Arts
Art (Painting and Sculpture)
Glossary
Selected Bibliography
Index

About the author

WILLIAM LUIS is Professor of Spanish, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Luis, of Cuban descent, has specialized in and written often on Cuban and Latin American topics.

Product details

• Authors: William Luis, Luis William
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.11.2000
• EAN: 9780313360954
• ISBN: 978-0-313-36095-4
• Series: Cultures and Customs of the World
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Sociology, Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Cuba, Sociology: customs & traditions, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, Regional Studies, Social and cultural anthropology, Regional / International studies, Cultural studies: customs and traditions, Geography and World Cultures: Countries and Regions