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Dancing With The Devil: Society And Cultural Poetics In Mexicanamerican South Texas (New Directions In Anthropological Writing)
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Combining Shrewd Applications Of Current Cultural Theory With Compelling Autobiography And Elegant Prose, Jos E. Limn Works At The Intersection Of Anthropology, Folklore, Popular Culture, History, And Literary Criticism. A Native Of South Texas, He Renders A Historical And Ethnographic Account Of Its Rich Mexicanamerican Folk Culture. This Folk Culture, He Showswhether Expressed Through Male Joking Rituals, Ballroom Polka Dances, Folk Healing, Or Eating And Drinking Traditionsmetaphorically Dances With The Devil, Both Resisting And Accommodating The Dominant Culture Of Texas.Critiquing The Work Of His Precursors John Gregory Bourke, J. Frank Dobie, Jovita Gonzalez, And Americo Paredeslimn Deftly Demonstrates That Their Accounts Of Mexicanamericans In South Texas Contain Race, Class, And Gender Contradictions, Revealed Most Clearly In Their Accounts Of The Folkloric Figure Of The Devil. Limn'S Own Fieldbased Ethnography Follows, And Again The Devil Appears As A Recurrent Motif, Signaling The Ideological Contradictions Of Folk Practices In A South Texas On The Verge Of Postmodernity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Dancing with the Devil'? A: The book explores the intersection of anthropology, folklore, popular culture, history, and literary criticism, focusing on Mexican-American folk culture in South Texas.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is José E. Limón, a native of South Texas and an expert in cultural theory and ethnography.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the contradictions of race, class, and gender in Mexican-American culture, as well as the metaphorical representation of the devil in folk practices.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 266 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Dancing with the Devil'? A: The book was published on October 15, 1994.
- Q: What kind of binding does the book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it combines cultural theory with ethnography, making it suitable for academic study in anthropology and related fields.
- Q: Does the book include personal anecdotes? A: Yes, José E. Limón weaves his autobiography into the narrative, providing personal insights alongside scholarly analysis.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is a fifth or later edition of 'Dancing with the Devil'.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding contemporary Mexican-American culture? A: Yes, it provides a historical context that is essential for understanding the complexities of contemporary Mexican-American culture.