Chanting Down the New Jerusalem: Calypso, Christianity, and Capitalism in the Caribbean Volume 4

(Part of the The Anthropology of Christianity Series)

by Francio Guadeloupe

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In this brilliantly evocative ethnography, Francio Guadeloupe probes the ethos and attitude created by radio disc jockeys on the binational Caribbean island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. Examining the intersection of Christianity, calypso, and capitalism, Guadeloupe shows how a multiethnic and multireligious island nation, where livelihoods depend on tourism, has managed to encourage all social classes to transcend their ethnic and religious differences...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0520254899

ISBN13:9780520254893

Release Date:December 2008

Publisher:University of California Press

Length:272 Pages

Weight:0.60 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 9.0"

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Arts, Music & Photography Cultural Performing Arts Religion Religion & Spirituality Social Science Social Sciences

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Chanting Down the New Jerusalem: Calypso, Christianity, and Capitalism in the Caribbean Volume 4

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