Revitalizing European Rituals
JEREMY BOISSEVAIN(Editor)
Routledge (Publisher)
Published on 6. August 1992
Book
Hardback
216 pages
978-0-415-07957-0 (ISBN)
Description
Despite all predictions to the contrary, celebrations are being revitalized in communities throughout Europe. The festive behaviour appears to contradict the sober, rational conduct associated with modernization and industrialization. "Revitalizing European Rituals" examines why the revitalization is taking place. The contributors examine fairs, carnivals, fiestas, Holy Weel and national rituals in Britain, Poland, Spain, Italy, Malta and Greece. They have lived and worked in the communities they describe, celbrated the festivities they analyze, and have discussed them with the celebrants. The underlying reasons for the revival are complex. The conclusions provide insights into the changes sweeping across contemporary Europe. This book should be of interest to undergraduates, postgraduates and academics in the fields of social anthropology, sociology, theology and tourism.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
illustrations, line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
350 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-07957-0 (9780415079570)
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