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Umbanda

Umbanda Religion and Politics in Urban Brazil

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Publisher's Synopsis

The history and development of the Brazilian religion Umbanda are explored in this text. The author describes the defining features of the religion, its practices, followers and beliefs, its dramatic geographical spread across the country, and its relationship to rapid urban growth.

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Book information

ISBN: 9780231100052
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Imprint: Columbia University Press
Pub date:
Edition: Morningside Edition
DEWEY: 299.67
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 256
Weight: 402g
Height: 153mm
Width: 226mm
Spine width: 25mm
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