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Smeltertown: Making And Remembering A Southwest Border Community,New
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Company Town. Blighted Community. Beloved Home. Nestled On The Banks Of The Rio Grande, At The Heart Of A Railroad, Mining, And Smelting Empire, Smeltertownla Esmelda, As Its Residents Called Itwas Home To Generations Of Ethnic Mexicans Who Labored At The American Smelting And Refining Company In El Paso, Texas.Using Newspapers, Personal Archives, Photographs, Employee Records, Parish Newsletters, And Interviews With Former Residents, Including Her Own Relatives, Monica Perales Unearths The History Of This Forgotten Community. Spanning Almost A Century, Smeltertown Traces The Birth, Growth, And Ultimate Demise Of A Working Class Community In The Largest U.S. City On The Mexican Border And Places Ethnic Mexicans At The Center Of Transnational Capitalism And The Making Of The Urban West. Perales Shows That Smeltertown Was Composed Of Multiple Real And Imagined Social Worlds Created By The Company, The Church, The Schools, And The Residents Themselves. Within These Dynamic Social Worlds, Residents Forged Permanence And Meaning In The Shadow Of The Smelter'S Giant Smokestacks. Smeltertown Provides Insight Into How People And Places Invent And Reinvent Themselves And Illuminates A Vibrant Community Grappling With Its Own Sense Of Itself And Its Place In History And Collective Memory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Smeltertown: Making and Remembering a Southwest Border Community'? A: The main theme of 'Smeltertown' revolves around the history and experiences of a working-class community composed primarily of ethnic Mexicans in El Paso, Texas, highlighting their labor, cultural identity, and the impact of transnational capitalism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Smeltertown' and what is her background? A: The author is Monica Perales, who draws upon her familial ties to Smeltertown and utilizes various historical resources, including personal archives and interviews with former residents, to narrate the community's story.
- Q: What type of sources does the author use to tell the story of Smeltertown? A: Monica Perales uses a variety of sources such as newspapers, personal archives, photographs, employee records, parish newsletters, and interviews with former residents to construct a detailed history of Smeltertown.
- Q: What is the significance of Smeltertown in American history? A: Smeltertown is significant as it represents the experiences of ethnic Mexicans in the context of labor and industrialization in the U.S., showcasing the complexities of identity, community, and economic challenges in a border town.
- Q: How does the book address the concept of community in Smeltertown? A: The book explores how residents of Smeltertown created social worlds through institutions like the church and schools, illustrating the interplay of community, identity, and memory amid industrialization.
- Q: What are the physical attributes of the book? A: The book 'Smeltertown' is a paperback edition with 352 pages, published on September 13, 2010, and is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: Is 'Smeltertown' suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'Smeltertown' is suitable for academic research as it provides in-depth historical analysis, references various primary sources, and contributes to discussions on labor, ethnic studies, and community history.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in labor history, ethnic studies, community dynamics, and those seeking to understand the historical context of Mexican-American experiences in border regions would benefit from this book.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Smeltertown' is an illustrated edition, which enhances the narrative by providing visual context to the historical events and community life described.
- Q: How can I purchase 'Smeltertown'? A: You can purchase 'Smeltertown: Making and Remembering a Southwest Border Community' from various online retailers, bookstores, or directly through the publisher's website.