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Historia: The Literary Making of Chicana and Chicano History (Volume 7) (Rio Grande/Ro Bravo: Borderlands Culture and Traditio,Used
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The nature of ethnic identity has been a major issue in the Mexican American community for decades now. Historia: The Literary Making of Chicana and Chicano History makes a superb contribution to the multidisciplinary exploration of ways Mexican Americans have chosen to present their past through both 'factual' and 'fictional' narratives. Whereas history has offered frameworks for interpreting generational changes in the understanding of identity, literature has been particularly rich in exploring themes of power and domination and of intragroup complexities, Louis Gerard Mendoza argues in this innovative look at historical and imaginative literatures and their role in the formation of ethnic identity.Focusing on late twentiethcentury literature and history by American writers of Mexican descent, Mendoza examines how style, purpose, and context function to facilitate or constrain the understanding of the past. By juxtaposing the literary and the historical, he provides new insight on culture, agency, and experience.Mendoza accepts as his starting point the generational model posited by historian Mario Garca, then contrasts for each 'generation' the nuances and contradictions offered by one or more Chicana/o creative writers. Other historians whose works are centrally considered include Juan GomezQuiones, Rodolfo Alvarez, Ricardo Romo, David Montejano, and Carlos Muoz, while the literary writers featured include Jovita Gonzlez, Alejandro Morales, Sara Estela Ramrez, Teresa Paloma Acosta, Oscar Zeta Acosta, and Amrico Paredes.Mendoza argues that history is the narrative battleground upon which literature is basedthe writing and rewriting of Chicano history thus becomes an important subtext of Chicana/o literature. However, he contends that most Chicana/o historical narratives are integrated uncritically into literary analysis to establish background, resulting in the invocation of the histories as representations of the 'real.'Libraries, Borderlands scholars, and those interested in the broad issues of cultural studies will want to own Mendoza's innovative book, which instead of insisting on the strict separation of the two genres of history and literature, seeks ways to integrate them through the new critical analysis.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Historia: The Literary Making of Chicana and Chicano History'? A: The book explores the ways Mexican Americans present their past through both factual and fictional narratives, focusing on the relationship between history and literature in shaping ethnic identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Louis Gerard Mendoza, who provides insights into the intersection of literature and history within the Chicano community.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book examines themes of power, domination, intragroup complexities, and the generational changes in understanding identity through literary and historical perspectives.
- Q: How does the book approach the study of Chicana/o literature? A: Mendoza juxtaposes literary works with historical narratives, highlighting their interconnections and the critical analysis needed to understand Chicano history.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 1, 2001.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Historia: The Literary Making of Chicana and Chicano History'? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: The item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under historiography.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who might benefit from reading this book? A: Libraries, Borderlands scholars, and those interested in cultural studies and the Chicano experience would find this book particularly valuable.