Fleshing the Spirit - Spirituality and Activism in Chicana, Latina, and Indigenous Women s

Informationen zum Autor Elisa Facio is an associate professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado-Boulder. She is the author of "Understanding Older Chicanas: Sociological and Policy Perspectives "and co-editor of "Enduring Legacies: Ethnic Histories and Cultures of Colorado." Irene Lara is an associate professor in the Department of Women's Studies at San Diego State University. Her work has been published in numerous academic journals! and she is the author of several book chapters! including "Healing Suenos for Academia" in "This Bridge We Call Home: Radical Visions for Transformation." Klappentext Brings together established and new writers exploring the relationships between the physical body! the spirit and spirituality! and social justice activism. Examining the complex and dynamic connections among these concepts! the writers emphasize the value of "flesh and blood experience” as a site of knowledge. They argue that spirituality—something quite different from institutional religious practice—can heal the mind/body split and set the stage for social change. Zusammenfassung "Fleshing the Spirit brings together established and new writers to explore the relationships between the physical body! the spirit and spirituality! and social justice activism. The anthology incorporates different genres of writing--such as poetry! testimonials! critical essays! and historical analysis--and stimulates the reader to engage spirituality in a critical! personal! and creative way"--

A propos de l'auteur

Elisa Facio is an associate professor in the Department of Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado–Boulder

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Elisa (EDT)/ Lara Facio
• Collaboration: Elisa Facio (Editeur), Irene Lara (Editeur)
• Edition: The University of Arizona Press
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 10.04.2014
• EAN: 9780816530977
• ISBN: 978-0-8165-3097-7
• Pages: 296
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Philosophie, religion > Autres; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Religion, théologie > Christianisme; Sciences sociales, droit, économie > Ethnologie > Ethnologie; Christentum, Ethnic Studies, RELIGION / Christianity / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / Hispanic American Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, Ethnic Issues