The Rebirth of Hasidism: 1945 to the Present Day

by Sabina Magliocco

Book Overview

"Portrayed by early travel writers as ancient pagan survivals, festivals in Sardinia have long fascinated both native islanders and outsiders. But at the dawn of the twenty-first century, this Mediterranean island has become part of a global economy, and its festivals attract tourists from around the world. This detailed ethnography explores the effects of globalization on two Sardinian festivals over the course of the twentieth century, reflecting...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1577663721
• ISBN13: 9781577663720
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Free Association Books
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.