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Translated Woman - Crossing the Border with Esperanza's Story

English · Paperback / Softback

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Zusatztext A stunning critique and reversal of the received image of the passive and humble Mexican Indian woman. . . . Engrossing reading at the hands of a skillful interpreter. -- The New York Times Book Review "A brave and unusual work. . . . A fascinating portrait of two very different women and their intertwined struggle for identity." -- The Boston Globe "A demanding and intensely satisfying read." -- Hispanic Magazine "Engaging and insightful. . . . [ Translated Woman ] takes readers deep into a cross-cultural encounter. . . . A valuable and subtle book."-- Choice Informationen zum Autor Ruth Behar Klappentext Translated Woman tells the story of an unforgettable encounter between Ruth Behar! a Cuban-American feminist anthropologist! and Esperanza Hernández! a Mexican street peddler. The tale of Esperanza's extraordinary life yields unexpected and profound reflections on the mutual desires that bind together anthropologists and their "subjects." Zusammenfassung Translated Woman tells the story of an unforgettable encounter between Ruth Behar! a Cuban-American feminist anthropologist! and Esperanza Hernández! a Mexican street peddler. The tale of Esperanza's extraordinary life yields unexpected and profound reflections on the mutual desires that bind together anthropologists and their "subjects."

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Authors Ruth Behar
Publisher BEACON PRESS
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 15.05.2003
 
EAN 9780807046470
ISBN 978-0-8070-4647-0
No. of pages 400
Dimensions 152 mm x 228 mm x 24 mm
Subject Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general)

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