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The daily routines, habits, beliefs, and values of the Hispanic culture that create unique human interactions in this society are revealed in this book. The book consists of 26 chapters relating to different themes that collectively provide an understanding of cultural responses. An anecdote is placed at the beginning of each chapter to assist the reader in understanding the more pedagogical information that follows. Reflected in this book is the reality that the Hispanic world covers a vast geographical area, and as such, is a mosaic of ethnic, religious, and historical backgrounds. Examples of diversity—the salsa, the taste of this culture—that makes this culture so unique are illustrated throughout the text. This book has been written with a wide range of readers in mind and will be of use to students on the secondary as well as undergraduate levels, teachers, social workers, and travelers.
RAFAEL FALCÓN is Professor of Spanish in the Foreign Language Department at Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana.
IntroductionGeneral Cultural ConceptsSocial TraditionsVerbal/Nonverbal FormalitiesNonverbal CommunicationWays to Address PeopleFamily and Household RelationshipsGender Issues and RelationshipsReligious IssuesSupernatural and Superstitious BeliefsReligious Holidays and ActivitiesSecular Holidays and Special CelebrationsSports, Pastimes, and GamesEntertainmentShopping, Economics, and BusinessHealthcare AlternativesFood and DrinksMealtimes and CustomsClothingCity and Town Settings and AmbianceBuilding Construction and Lodging ArrangementsTransportationCommunicationsEducation and PoliticsMeasurements and Divisions of Time and SpaceThe Spanish LanguageEthnic Diversity and ContributionConclusionsGlossaryBibliographyIndex