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AUTOR(ES) Marvin Harris , Donald Pierson
ANO 1952
TIPO Book
PERIÓDICO The Hispanic American Historical Review
ISSN 0018-2168
E-ISSN 1527-1900
EDITORA JSTOR
DOI 10.2307/2508845
ADICIONADO EM 2025-08-29
MD5 1e3b9fa6f363fafad2d6fb95b93689ad

Resumo

This article presents a community study of Cruz das Almas, a small village in the Recôncavo region of Bahia, Brazil. It details the village's history, geography, economy, social structure, and religious practices. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding the local context and the interplay of various factors in shaping the lives of the villagers. They highlight the influence of the plantation system, the role of kinship ties, and the significance of religious festivals in the community. The study also touches upon the challenges faced by the villagers, including poverty, limited access to education and healthcare, and the impact of external forces on their traditional way of life.

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