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Mayan voices for human rights

by Kovic, Christine Marie.

Additional authors: ebrary, Inc.

Series: Louann Atkins Temple women & culture series ; . bk. 9 Edition statement:1st ed. Published by : University of Texas Press, (Austin :) Physical details: viii, 238 p. : ill., maps.

Subject(s): 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 -- Catholic Church. | Catholics -- Mexico -- Chiapas -- Political activity. | Electronic books.

Year: 2005

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-228) and index.

Introduction -- Exodus and Genesis : leaving Chamula, creating community in Guadalupe -- Opting for the poor : the Catholic Diocese of San Crist�obal 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.

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.

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