From Out of the Shadows was the first full study of Mexican-American women in the twentieth century. Beginning with the first wave of Mexican women crossing the border early in the century; historian Vicki L. Ruiz reveals the struggles they have faced and the communities they have built. In a narrative enhanced by interviews and personal stories; she shows how from labor camps; boxcar settlements; and urban barrios; Mexican women nurtured families; worked for wages; built extended networks; and participated in community associations--efforts that helped Mexican Americans find their own place in America. She also narrates the tensions that arose between generations; as the parents tried to rein in young daughters eager to adopt American ways. Finally; the book highlights the various forms of political protest initiated by Mexican-American women; including civil rights activity and protests against the war in Vietnam.For this new edition of From Out of the Shadows; Ruiz has written an afterword that continues the story of the Mexicana experience in the United States; as well as outlines new additions to the growing field of Latina history.
#2682717 in Books Oxford University Press; USA 2008-03-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.00 x .40 x 8.90l; .70 #File Name: 0195340485212 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Mozella G. MitchellVery informative and engaging.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thorough TreatmentBy D. V. PalmerThe publication of Rastafari represents the author's maturing views on the birth and development of a powerful religious movement from the Majority World-a movement regarded by some as the only major religion having its genesis in the 20th century.Here we learn of the humble beginning of the movement in the 1930s; its consolidation in the following two decades; its flowering in the 70s and 80s and of its global impact particularly in the final decade of the last century.In seven chapters; Edmonds successfully argues his thesis that the entrenchment of Rastafari was made possible by ` (1) the internal development of the movement; (2) the gradual rapprochement between the movement and the wider society; and (3) the impact of Rastafari on the evolution of Jamaica's indigenous popular culture' (p.4).The appendix; " A Review of the Literature on Rastafari;" significantly updates the material found in the dissertation. One notices too that the writer has carried out his sociological analysis so rigorously that there is little or no evaluation of the theological and historical claims of Rastafari. For example; whereas others of pointed out the lack of documentary evidence for the Garvey prophecy concerning the crowning of Ras Tafari; Edmonds appears prepared to defend the prediction by invoking the reliability of the oral tradition that bears it (p. 147 n.34).Edmonds is also optimistic that the movement has a bright future but also observes that "during the decade of the 1990s several notable Rastas; including Tommy Cowan and Judy Mowatt (of the I/Threes [sic]); converted to evangelical Christianity. This defection raises further questions about the possible demise of Rastafari.'" In fact; Ms. Mowatt; in an interview on Jamaica's CVM TV; even claims that the late Robert Nesta Marley made a deathbed profession of faith. A similar testimony is to be found in Hannah's book (p. 62).Interestingly; Marley's mother; turned biographer (Bob Marley: An Intimate Portrait); was a Christian before she was converted to the Rastafari by her famous `Jam-icon' son.I have noticed just a single typo; something looking like an e-mail address on page 49: ` the lying. Preacher.' All in all; Rastafari is recommended as one of the most up-to-date and balanced treatments by a non-Rasta. For the student and scholar in particular; it should be read alongside Dr. Ikael Tafari's monograph; Rastafari in Transition; also from a sociological perspective.
