The elites saw the city's markets and streets as dirty; filled with dangerous non-white crowds. The poor saw these public places as sites of play and livelihood. De Barros shows how these opposing views set the stage for a series of petty disputes and large-scale riots. The "little traditions" of Georgetown's multi-racial and multi-ethnic urban poor helped create a creole view of public spaces; articulated in the course of struggle. By uncovering the popular cultural patterns that underlay much of this unrest; De Barros demonstrates both their place within a larger West Indian cultural paradigm and the emergence of a peculiarly Guianese ritual of protest.
#471344 in Books Anchor 2008-05-20 2008-05-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.10 x 1.20 x 5.20l; .79 #File Name: 076792309X561 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Book to Remember the TimesBy D. BookHuggerIt was the twentieth anniversary of Princess Diana's passing that inspired me to read The Diana Chronicles. It was written about ten years after her death. I'm glad I chose this as my first book about the royals. Most of what Tina Brown relates about Diana's vulnerable yet volatile personality was touching and believable.The book was gossipy where I wanted it to be and it was fair and accurate where it needed to be. It was an easy read; very entertaining and also emotional at the end where Brown describes the accident; and the unforgettable funeral which my family watched at the time. I appreciated the "sequel" chapter where she discusses what happened to the other major characters during the years after Diana's passing. My Kindle edition also ended with some good quality photos.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not ImpressedBy Lavette F.Had a hard time keeping my interest.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent in depth information.By Veronica L. WhittedLearned a lot; very entertaining. Details I'd never heard; let's you know the true Diana and all the Royal family.
