The belives on the asphalt. Sacred sites as means of appropriation of the public space in México City
This paper explores how residents of México City appropriate public spaces by transforming local places into sacred sites. This sacred quality is achieved by installing crucifixes, altars and niches for virgins and saints. These symbols of folk religion not only adorn public sites, but also offer...
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| Language: | Spanish |
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Universidad de Buenos Aires
2009-07-01
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| Series: | Cuadernos de Antropología Social |
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| Online Access: | http://revistascientificas.filo.uba.ar/index.php/CAS/article/view/2776 |