Mayan Voices for Human Rights : Displaced Catholics in Highland Chiapas /

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Kovic, Christine Marie
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Austin : University of Texas Press, 2005.
Edition:1st ed.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Catholics > Political activity > Mexico > Chiapas.
Church and social problems > Mexico > Chiapas > Catholic Church.
Human rights > Religious aspects > Catholic Church.
Indian Catholics > Mexico > Chiapas > Social conditions.
Mayas > Mexico > Chiapas > Social conditions.
Mayas > Civil rights > Mexico > Chiapas.
Mayas > Mexico > Chiapas > Religion.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Exodus and Genesis : leaving Chamula, creating community in Guadalupe
  • Opting for the poor : the Catholic Diocese of San Cristóbal and human rights
  • The sin of Westernization : power, religion, and expulsion
  • Defining human rights in context : anthropological, legal, and Catholic perspectives
  • Respect and equality : practicing rights in Guadalupe
  • "Our culture keeps us strong" : conversion and self-determination
  • Working and walking to serve God : building a community of faith
  • Conclusion.

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