{"product_id":"9788496373273","title":"The May Crosses in Spain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe May Crosses in Spain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collective work, the result of a scientific conference organized by the University of Huelva and the Almonte City Council, offers a rigorous and multidisciplinary analysis of the May Crosses festivals in Spain. Through a historical and anthropological perspective, the reader will discover the roots, evolution, and sociocultural significance of this tradition in different regions of the country, from Old Regime Castile to the present day in Andalusia, Madrid, and the province of Huelva.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book gathers five research papers that address the celebration of the May Crosses from a dual perspective: historical and anthropological. Each chapter, authored by a specialist, focuses on a specific geographical area. It analyzes the manifestations of this festivity during the Old Regime in Northern Castile, its evolution in Andalusia, the particularities of the celebration in Madrid, and its deep roots in the province of Huelva. Furthermore, a specific study is dedicated to the historical roots of the devotion to the crosses in the city of Huelva. Taken together, the work offers a panoramic and detailed view of how this popular tradition has endured and transformed over the centuries, reflecting the social, cultural, and religious dynamics of each territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory and evolution of the May Crosses festivals in Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnthropology of popular traditions and festivities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSociocultural analysis of popular religiosity and devotion to the cross.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegional case studies: Castile, Andalusia, Madrid, and Huelva.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and ethnographic research methodology applied to traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at historians, anthropologists, ethnographers, and social science students interested in the study of popular traditions and religiosity in Spain. It will also be of great interest to cultural heritage professionals, local festival organizers, and any reader curious to understand the origin and meaning of May celebrations from an academic and rigorous perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA comparative and regional view of the same tradition, enriching the understanding of its diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal and updated research based on historical sources and anthropological fieldwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn in-depth analysis of the historical roots and contemporary evolution of a festivity rooted in popular culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the relationship between religiosity, local identity, and social change through a specific celebration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: González Cruz, David\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: University of Huelva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CHRISTIAN LIFE AND PRACTICE, SOCIOLOGY OF CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: COLLECTANEA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: 04\/11\/20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 133\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 220 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an academic work of great value for those wishing to delve into the study of Spanish popular traditions from a scientific perspective. The combination of historical and anthropological approaches, along with the analysis of specific cases in different regions, offers a complete and nuanced view of the May Crosses festival. It is recommended reading for specialists and for anyone interested in intangible cultural heritage and the evolution of festive customs in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSIDAD DE HUELVA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405849289051,"sku":"9788496373273","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849637327.jpg?v=1781833068","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496373273","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}