Brings together the experiences and voices of anthropologists whose engaged work with im/migrant communities pushes the boundaries of ethnography toward a feminist care-based, decolonial mode of ethnographic engagement called ‘accompaniment.’
Working in several subdisciplines, contributors to this book report on research in the areas of cultural boundaries, cultural... Læs mere
Connecting past and present, Central American Counterpoetics proposes the concepts of rememory and counterpoetics as decolonial tools for studying the art, popular culture, literature music, and healing practices of Central America and the diaspora in the United States.
Provides an accessible and photographic view of the culture, history, and environment of an extraordinary region of southern Mexico. Through firsthand experience and engaging prose, the authors provide a synthesis of the geology, ecology, history, and cultures of the valleys.
Tells the surprising story of how forty national parks were created in Mexico during the latter stages of the first... Læs mere
Throughout the Americas, a boom in oil, gas, and mining development has pushed the extractive frontier deeper into indigenous territories. This book demonstrates their dynamic and pragmatic strategies to cope with development and adversity, while also advancing their own aims.
This innovative collection pairs portraits with critical biographies of twelve key Chicana writers, offering an engaging look at their work, contributions to the field, and major achievements.
A first of its kind, this book considers four questions: what we don't know about specific aspects of traditional agriculture,... Læs mere
Argues that ideas from economics and complexity science, when suitably adapted, provide a compelling approach to the archaeological record. Contributors... Læs mere