Between the Sacred and the Worldly The Institutional and Cultural Practice of Recogimiento in Colonial Lima

"This is the first comprehensive study in English of an institution and concept often referred to but rarely analyzed in a rigorous manner. The author provides an innovative and powerful portrayal of the development and practice of recogimiento. . . . Full of vivid detail, the book brings to life the importance of recogimiento both to women and men of colonial Lima and to colonial society in general."Susan Deans-Smith, University of Texas at Austin "This solidly researched study addresses cultural change and continuity in colonial Lima. . . . Recommended for graduate students and above."ChoiceVan Deusen, Nancy E. is the author of 'Between the Sacred and the Worldly The Institutional and Cultural Practice of Recogimiento in Colonial Lima' with ISBN 9780804743198 and ISBN 0804743193.