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Bridges, borders, and breaks
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- Book Synopsis
- This volume reassesses the field of Chicana/o literary studies in light of the rise of Latina/o studies, the recovery of a large body of early literature by Mexican Americans, and the "transnational turn" in American studies. The chapters reveal how "Chicano" defines a literary critical sensibility as well as a political one and show how this view can yield new insights about the status of Mexican Americans, the legacies of colonialism, and the ongoing prospects for social justice. Chicana/o literary representations emerge as significant examples of the local that interrogate globalization's attempts to erase difference. They also highlight how Chicana/o literary studies' interests in racial justice and the minority experience have produced important intersections with new disciplines while also retaining a distinctive character. The recalibration of Chicana/o literary studies in light of these shifts raises important methodological and disciplinary questions, which these chapters address as they introduce the new tools required for the study of Chicana/o literature at this critical juncture.
- About The Author
- William Orchard is assistant professor of English at Queens College, City University of New York.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780822964148
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- University of Pittsburgh Press, (17 June 2016)
- Number of Pages
- 216
- Weight
- 363 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 150 x 18 mm
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