Book

A village that chose progress: Chan Kom revisited

Phoenix Books, The University of Chicago PressChicago • Published In 1962 • Pages:

By: Redfield, Robert.

Abstract
This is a study of cultural change in Chang Kom during the seventeen years following Redfield's initial investigation (see 2:Redfield and Villa Rojas, this file). It is a biography of a community united by the common purpose of obtaining the benefits of 'modern civilization' by following the path of cultural progress. The author tells of the events that had led to the current status of Chan Kom society, beginning with the definition of its cultural goals, then discussing the introduction of new elements into the matrix, and changes with regard to commerce, property, the practical arts and social organization. There is an extended discussion of the introduction of Protestantism into the predominantly Catholic community and the resulting influence on the development of Chan Kom society. In conclusion, the author discusses the current status of Chan Kom society and its potential for later development. The field work for this study was during a six week period in the winter of 1948 by the author, accompanied by his wife and son.
Subjects
Composition of population
External migration
History
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
Cultural identity and pride
Settlement patterns
Urban and rural life
Real property
Community structure
Religious denominations
Missions
culture
Maya (Yucatán Peninsula)
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Maya Area
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1965-1966
Field Date
1931-1933, 1948
Coverage Date
ca. 1930s -1950
Coverage Place
village of Chan Kom, Yucatan, Mexico
Notes
Robert Redfield
LCSH
Mayas