Parati
Subtitle: a cidade e as festas
By: Marina de Mello e Souza.
Publisher: Editora UFRJ; Tempo Brasileiro
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Rio de Janeiro
Language: por
Number of pages: 261
Subjects: Festivals -- Brazil -- Parati -- History.; Parati (Brazil) -- Religious life and customs.; Parati (Brazil) -- Social life and customs.
Description: "Revised MA thesis on social life of Parati (Rio de Janeiro state) as reflected in transformations of its religious festivals. Finds continual change in dates and character of festivals, but notes a turning point around 1959 when traditional brotherhoods were closed down and tourism became a dominant business in the town. Based on church archives, newspapers, interviews, and fieldwork. Compare Nagle's work (item #bi 00006105#)"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [251]-257).
Originally presented as the author's thesis (master's)--Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro.