Critical Essays on Chicano Studies
This book explores the most recent critical and theoretical approaches in the field of Chicano studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. The contributions go back to the 4th International Conference on Chicano Literature which took place in Sevilla in May 2004. They deal with a wide variety of topics and approach the subject from diverse viewpoints. Some examine specific literary texts by major Chicano authors from feminist, comparative and close-reading approaches, others discuss ideological and cultural issues like folklore, ethnicity, identity, sexuality or stereotypes, while yet others focus on artistic manifestations like films and murals. Furthermore, the volume also includes an interview with the Chicana writer Ana Castillo. The main goal of this collection is to find new cultural possibilities and strategies while exploring future dilemmas in the field of Chicano Studies.
| ISBN: | 9783039112814 |
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| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Verlag: | Peter Lang Group AG, International Academic Publishers |
| Veröffentlicht: | 11.10.2007 |
| Schlagworte: | Chicano Literature Chicano Study Chicanos Contemporary American Literature Folklore Geschichte 1896-2000 Kongress Latin America Literatur Sevilla (2004) |
The Editors: Ramón Espejo, Juan-Ignacio Guijarro, Jesús Lerate, Pilar Marín and María Ángeles Toda Iglesia are American Studies scholars and all of them teach and conduct research for the University of Sevilla (Spain). As members of the American Studies Research Group, they have been responsible for the organization of numerous international conferences as well as for the publication of several books.