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The Multicultural Southwest: A Reader,Used
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As Americans debate what it means to be a multicultural society, one need only turn for lessons to the Southwest, where distinct peoples have coexisted over centuries. Here difference has not only survived but thrived in a melting pot of races and customs.This book presents a montage of differing perspectives demonstrating that there is no single, definitive description of the Southwest. It brings together a host of writers, from early travelers and historians to contemporary commentators, who explore a region diverse in its people and ecology and show it to be not just a segment of the nation, but rather a border contact zone.The editors have assembled an interdisciplinary composite, drawing on history, sociology, anthropology, and geography. Fiction, essays, poetry, newspaper articles, and interviews with local inhabitants add a colorful dimension to the coverage. All of the contributions reveal the tremendous impact that everyday occurrences can have and show how life in the Southwest is affected by the interweaving of social, cultural, and ecological forces. Together they demonstrate the role played by personal and cultural memory in creating alternative views of environment, landscape, human social interaction, conquest, dispossession, technological change, and the survival of cultures.The Multicultural Southwest is a multifaceted work that shows the many ways in which the past continues to affect the present. It will create in readers an awareness of the phenomena that fuel human imagination and creativity as it opens their eyes to the possibilities of the future.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Multi-cultural Southwest: A Reader'? A: 'The Multi-cultural Southwest: A Reader' explores the complexities of multiculturalism in the Southwest United States, showcasing how diverse peoples have coexisted and influenced each other over centuries.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The book includes a wide range of contributors, from early travelers and historians to contemporary writers, providing various perspectives on the Southwest's culture, history, and ecology.
- Q: What types of content are included in the anthology? A: The anthology features a mix of fiction, essays, poetry, newspaper articles, and interviews, all of which enrich the understanding of the Southwest's diverse cultural landscape.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Multi-cultural Southwest: A Reader' contains a total of 294 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic purposes as it is interdisciplinary, drawing on history, sociology, anthropology, and geography, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', meaning it may show some signs of wear but is still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the first edition of 'The Multi-cultural Southwest: A Reader', published on September 1, 2001.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by A. Gabriel Meléndez.
- Q: What is the book’s binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Multi-cultural Southwest: A Reader' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2001.