The nautic associationism in Havana. Socio-cultural practices from the elites to the popular sectors (1886-1858)

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  • Maikel Fariñas Borrego Instituto de Historia de Cuba

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-7976.2009v16n21p137

Abstract

This article aims to explain the reasons that motivated the wide difusion of nautic societies in Havana, with its main focus on the "yacht clubs" as the most important associative form related to it between 1886 and 1958. The interaction between cultural forms of the "elites" and the popular sectors will be also obseved, as well as aspects of the impact caused by this entities on the urban shaping of Northern Havana, and its contributions to the sport.

Author Biography

Maikel Fariñas Borrego, Instituto de Historia de Cuba

Mestre. Investigador. Instituto de Historia de Cuba

Published

2009-01-01

How to Cite

Borrego, M. F. (2009). The nautic associationism in Havana. Socio-cultural practices from the elites to the popular sectors (1886-1858). Esboços: Histories in Global Contexts, 16(21), 137–157. https://doi.org/10.5007/2175-7976.2009v16n21p137

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