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A Young Palestinian's Diary, 1941–1945
The Life of Sami 'Amr
By Kimberly Katz; Introduction by Salim Tamari
University of Texas Press
A new perspective on life in British Mandate Palestine during the last four years of World War II, captured through the eyes of a young civil servant whose rare diary, accompanied by insightful historical commentary, addresses fundamental aspects of the region’s recent history.
The Colombian Novel, 1844-1987
University of Texas Press
An overview of seventeen major authors and more than one hundred works spanning the years 1844 to 1987.
Your Brain on Latino Comics
From Gus Arriola to Los Bros Hernandez
University of Texas Press
The first comprehensive exploration of Latino representations in comics, from Marvel superheroes to creations by Latino masters such as Richard Dominguez.
The Master Showmen of King Ranch
The Story of Beto and Librado Maldonado
By Betty Bailey Colley, Jane Clements Monday, and Beto Maldonado; Introduction by Stephen J. “Tio” Kleberg
University of Texas Press
A lifelong King Ranch employee recalls his and his father’s adventures in showing the ranch’s famed Santa Gertrudis cattle at venues around the world.
Social Stratification in Central Mexico, 1500-2000
By Hugo G. Nutini and Barry L. Isaac
University of Texas Press
Based on fifty years of ethnographic fieldwork, as well as extensive archival research, this is the most complete study of the historical evolution of Mexico’s class system currently available.
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Visual Anthropologists at Work
Edited by Mary Strong and Laena Wilder
University of Texas Press
A broad study of the innovations, obligations, and new possibilities in the field of visual anthropology.
The Wrecking of La Salle's Ship Aimable and the Trial of Claude Aigron
By Robert S. Weddle; Translated by François Lagarde
University of Texas Press
A detailed account of the wrecking—and legal aftermath—of La Salle’s ship Aimable in 1685.
Private Women, Public Lives
Gender and the Missions of the Californias
University of Texas Press
A study of three women’s lives in colonial California and what they reveal about gendered colonial relations and power hierarchies.
Postnationalism in Chicana/o Literature and Culture
University of Texas Press
Offering a new interpretation of cultural nationalism in Chicana/o identity, this provocative work examines the relationship between globalization and the rise of feminism and gay/lesbian activism.
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