Religious tourism and heritage in Brazil

The book reflects on the current dimensions of tourism and patrimony in Brazil. It presents cultural realities as resources for the resolution of tensions between different communities and the establishment of their identities. The book also presents memories and forgotten traditions that are import...

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Main Author Oliveira, Christian Dennys Monteiro de (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland : Springer, [2016]
SeriesSpringerBriefs in Latin American studies,
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319400846
9783319400839
ISSN2366-763X
Physical Description1 online resource (x, 53 pages) : color illustrations

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Summary:The book reflects on the current dimensions of tourism and patrimony in Brazil. It presents cultural realities as resources for the resolution of tensions between different communities and the establishment of their identities. The book also presents memories and forgotten traditions that are important in the representation of places and cultures. It questions religious systems and their dynamic interface with the occupation of cultural spaces and the interpretation of touristic practices in Brazil. The topics discussed include pilgrimages, sanctuaries, symbolic vectors, and religious festivals.- Resumé vydavatel
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9783319400846
9783319400839
ISSN:2366-763X
Access:Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 53 pages) : color illustrations