Dictionary of Chicano Folklore

Dictionary of Chicano Folklore charts the rich religious, social, artistic, and cultural heritage of Mexican Americans, who continue to evolve the customs and rituals connected to their Spanish and indigenous roots and the Spanish language.

Entries cover specific regions, genres of folk speech, folk narrative, cultural traditions, artifacts, foods, ceremonies, rites, and define contemporary Hispanic terms ranging from duendes, pintos, and las posadas to pachucos, low riders, and Zozobra.

The Dictionary of Chicano Folklore is the perfect resource for high school and undergraduate students interested in Chicano culture or for scholars seeking bibliographic material.

Author: Rafaela G. Castro
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 06/28/2000
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 10.30h x 7.35w x 1.25d
ISBN: 9780874369533

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 08/01/2000 pg. 83
School Library Journal 11/01/2000 pg. 88
Choice 12/01/2000 pg. 688
Booklist 12/15/2000 pg. 841
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2000 pg. 51
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2001 pg. 543
Library Journal 08/09/2000

About the Author

Rafaela G. Castro works as a librarian at the University of California Davis, Davis, CA.