Holy Hills of the Ozarks: Religion and Tourism in Branson, Missouri
- ISBN-10
- 0801886600
- ISBN-13
- 9780801886607
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 300
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007-09-20
- Publisher
- JHU Press
- Author
- Aaron K. Ketchell
Description
"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 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."--BOOK JACKET.
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