Celebrating Latino Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Cultural Traditions [3 volumes]: An Encyclopedia of Cultural Traditions

by Maria Herrera-Sobek (Editor)

Overview

Latino folklore is a fun and fascinating subject to many Americans, regardless of ethnicity. Interest in—and celebration of—Latin traditions such as Día de los Muertos in the United States is becoming more common outside of Latino populations. Celebrating Latino Folklore: An Encyclopedia of Cultural Traditions provides a broad and comprehensive collection of descriptive information regarding all the genres of Latino folklore in the United States, covering the traditions of Americans who trace their ancestry to Mexico, Spain, or Latin America.

The encyclopedia surveys all manner of topics and subject matter related to Latino folklore, covering the oral traditions and cultural heritage of Latin Americans from riddles and dance to food and clothing. It covers the folklore of 21 Latin American countries as these traditions have been transmitted to the United States, documenting how cultures interweave to enrich each other and create a unique tapestry within the melting pot of the United States.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313343407
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/16/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	1329
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

María Herrera-Sobek, PhD, is associate vice chancellor for diversity, equity, and academic policy and professor of Chicana/o studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara.