Holy Hills of the Ozarks: Religion and Tourism in Branson, Missouri - Couverture souple

Ketchell, Aaron K.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0801886600 ISBN 13 : 9780801886607

Editeur : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007

Synopsis

Over the past century, Branson, Missouri, has attracted tens of millions of tourists. Nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, it offers a rare and refreshing combination of natural beauty and family-friendly recreation—from scenic lakes and rolling hills to theme parks and variety shows. It has boasted of big name celebrities, like Wayne Newton, Andy Williams, and Petula Clark, as well as family entertainers like Mickey Gilley, the Shanghai Magic Troupe, Jim Stafford, and Yakov Smirnoff.

But there is more to Branson's fame than just recreation. As Aaron K. Ketchell discovers, a popular variant of Christianity underscores all Branson's tourist attractions and fortifies every consumer success. In this lively and engaging study, Ketchell explores Branson's unique blend of religion and recreation. He explains how the city became a mecca of conservative Christianity—a place for a "spiritual vacation"—and how, through conscious effort, its residents and businesses continuously reinforce its inextricable connection with the divine.

Ketchell combines the study of lived religion, popular culture, evangelicalism, and contemporary American history to present an accurate and honest account of a distinctly American phenomenon.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Aaron K. Ketchell, who writes on American popular religion, teaches at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0801886600
• ISBN 13: 9780801886607
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 338
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