Day of the Dead in the USA, Second Edition: The Migration and Transformation of a Cultural Phenomenon
- ISBN-10
- 1978821638
- ISBN-13
- 9781978821637
- Category
- Art
- Pages
- 239
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-08-12
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Author
- Regina M Marchi
Description
Examines how Day of the Dead celebrations among America's Latino communities have changed throughout history, discussing how the traditional celebration has been influenced by mass media, consumer culture, and globalization.
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