Translated Woman Crossing the Border with Esperanza's Story |
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Author:
| Behar, Ruth |
ISBN: | 978-0-8070-4647-0 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2018 |
Publisher: | Beacon Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $65.00 |
Book Description:
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Translated Woman tells the story of an unforgettable encounter between Ruth Behar, a Cuban-American feminist anthropologist, and Esperanza Hernandez, a Mexican street peddler. The tale of Esperanza's extraordinary life yields unexpected and profound reflections on the mutual desires that bind together anthropologists and their "subjects."
Translated Woman tells the story of an unforgettable encounter between Ruth Behar, a Cuban-American feminist anthropologist, and Esperanza Hernandez, a Mexican street peddler. The tale of Esperanza's extraordinary life yields unexpected and profound reflections on the mutual desires that bind together anthropologists and their "subjects."