Murphy, Joseph M.

Botánicas : Sacred Spaces of Healing and Devotion in Urban America. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (212 pages)

Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction: Celestial Storefronts -- 1 Foundations of the Botánica -- 2 Wares of the Botánica -- 3 Consultation: People, Problems, Prescriptions -- 4 Creole Devotions: The Spirituality of the Botánica -- 5 Three Santos -- 6 Power -- Epilogue -- Glossary -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- V -- Y -- Notes -- References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- V -- Y.

A cultural exploration of botánicas flourishing and serving customers across the United States.

9781626745391


Hispanic Americans -- Religion.
Sacred space -- United States.
Specialty stores -- United States.


Electronic books.

BR563.H57 -- .M877 2015eb

200.89/68073