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Holy Hills of the Ozarks - Religion and Tourism in Branson, Missouri (Hardcover): Aaron K. Ketchell

Holy Hills of the Ozarks - Religion and Tourism in Branson, Missouri (Hardcover)

Aaron K. Ketchell

Series: Lived Religions

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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.

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Imprint:	Johns Hopkins University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Lived Religions
Release date:	November 2007
First published:	August 2007
Authors:	Aaron K. Ketchell
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	344
ISBN-13:	978-0-8018-8660-7
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Tourism industry Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian communities & monasticism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian communities & monasticism Books > Christianity > Christian institutions & organizations > Christian communities & monasticism Promotions
LSN:	0-8018-8660-0
Barcode:	9780801886607