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Mayan voices for human rights displaced Catholics in highland Chiapas

Title
Mayan voices for human rights [electronic resource] : displaced Catholics in highland Chiapas / Christine Kovic.
Author
Kovic, Christine Marie.
Publication
Austin : University of Texas Press, c2005.

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Description
1 online resource (viii, 238 p.) : ill., maps.
Series Statement
Louann Atkins Temple women & culture series ; bk. 9
Uniform Title
Mayan voices for human rights (Online)
Alternative Title
Mayan voices for human rights (Online)
Subject
  • Mayas > Mexico > Chiapas > Religion
  • Mayas > Civil rights > Mexico > Chiapas
  • Mayas > Mexico > Chiapas > Social conditions
  • Indian Catholics > Mexico > Chiapas > Social conditions
  • Human rights > Religious aspects > Catholic Church
  • Church and social problems > Mexico > Chiapas
  • Church and social problems. > Catholic Church
  • Catholics > Political activity > Mexico > Chiapas
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-228) and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
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.
LCCN
2004013286
OCLC
ssj0000199529
Author
Kovic, Christine Marie.
Title
Mayan voices for human rights [electronic resource] : displaced Catholics in highland Chiapas / Christine Kovic.
Imprint
Austin : University of Texas Press, c2005.
Edition
1st ed.
Series
Louann Atkins Temple women & culture series ; bk. 9
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-228) and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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