Book
Henderson, Louisiana: cultural adaptation in a Cajun community
Holt, Rinehart and Winston • New York • Published In 1985 • Pages: [xix], 137
By: Esman, Marjorie R..
Abstract
Esman considers the Cajuns of Henderson, Louisiana to be one of the most distinctive and oldest North American ethnic minorities. Now mixed withother immigrant groups, the Cajuns have attempted to maintain their cultural identity in a number of ways, both in the public domain, such as the biennial Crawfish Festival, and in private, in speech, mannerisms, philosopy of life, and attitudes toward each other and to outsiders (p.vii). This book explores these avenues of ethnic identity, presenting information on cultural history, the crawfish industry, restaurants, family life, sex roles, social life, religion, relations with other ethnic minorities, politics, work, play and leisure activities, and relations with neighboring communities and tourists.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1995
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle, 1993
- Field Date
- 1979-1984 (p. 2)
- Coverage Date
- variable
- Coverage Place
- Henderson, La., United States
- Notes
- Marjorie Esman
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 85055510
- LCSH
- Cajuns