The human tradition in Mexico
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The human tradition in Mexico
（The human tradition around the world, no. 6）
SR Books, 2003
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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ISBN 9780842029759
Description
The Human Tradition in Mexico is a book of real-life stories of Mexicans throughout more than 250 years of the country's history. This text does not focus on presidents, generals, and other well-known figures, but rather on the ordinary individuals who faced challenges common to all Mexicans of their generation. Editor Jeffrey M. Pilcher uses these vignettes to explore three significant themes: nationalism and globalization, modernization and its effects on ordinary people, and the struggle for the self. Exploring these pivotal topics, this book personalizes abstract, and sometimes baffling, generalizations on social history by providing fascinating and accessible mini-biographies that will appeal to undergraduate students. In The Human Tradition in Mexico, readers will explore the story of a Mexican Romeo and Juliet, gain insight into the Mexican version of Woodstock, learn to make a fine, aged tequila, and meet the 'apostle of the enchilada.' These essays, written by a talented group of specialists, will show how each individual contributed to the forging of the Mexican identity as the country went from a struggling new nation to a modern republic trying to find its place in an increasingly globalized culture. This book will enlighten and entertain readers with its colorful and engaging narratives of Mexicans throughout the country's rich past.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction, A Map of the System Part 2 I. Independent Spirits, 1750-1850 Chapter 3 Josefa Ordonez: The Scandalous Adventures of a Colonial Courtesan Chapter 4 Anahuac's Angry Apostle: Fray Servando Teresa de Mier Chapter 5 Lucas Balderas: Popular Leader and Patriot Part 6 II. Heirs of the Reforma, 1850-1910 Chapter 7 Agnes Salm-Salm: An American Princess in Maximilan's Mexico Chapter 8 Felipe Garcia and the Real Heroes of Guelatao Chapter 9 Alejandro Prieto: Cientifico from the Provinces Chapter 10 Juana Belen Gutierrez de Mendoza: Woman of Words, Woman of Action Part 11 III. Revolutionary Generations, 1910-1940 Chapter 12 "Te Amo Muncho": The Love Letters of Pedro and Enriqueta Chapter 13 Rosa Torre Gonzalez: Soldadera and Feminist Chapter 14 Nahui Olin: The General's Daughter Disrobes Chapter 15 Lic. Moises de la Pena: The Economist on Horseback Part 16 IV. Mexicans in the Global Village, 1940 to the Present Chapter 17 A Public Romance: Maria Felix and Agustin Lara Chapter 18 Josefina Velazquez de Leon: Apostle of the Enchilada Chapter 19 Armando Nava and Los Dug Dug's: Rock Musicians Chapter 20 Gabriel Espindola Martinez: Tequila Master Chapter 21 Index
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: pbk ISBN 9780842029766
Description
The Human Tradition in Mexico is a book of real-life stories of Mexicans throughout more than 250 years of the country's history. This text does not focus on presidents, generals, and other well-known figures, but rather on the ordinary individuals who faced challenges common to all Mexicans of their generation. Editor Jeffrey M. Pilcher uses these vignettes to explore three significant themes: nationalism and globalization, modernization and its effects on ordinary people, and the struggle for the self. Exploring these pivotal topics, this book personalizes abstract, and sometimes baffling, generalizations on social history by providing fascinating and accessible mini-biographies that will appeal to undergraduate students. In The Human Tradition in Mexico, readers will explore the story of a Mexican Romeo and Juliet, gain insight into the Mexican version of Woodstock, learn to make a fine, aged tequila, and meet the "apostle of the enchilada." These essays, written by a talented group of specialists, will show how each individual contributed to the forging of the Mexican identity as the country went from a struggling new nation to a modern republic trying to find its place in an increasingly globalized culture. This book will enlighten and entertain readers with its colorful and engaging narratives of Mexicans throughout the country's rich past.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction, A Map of the System Part 2 I. Independent Spirits, 1750-1850 Chapter 3 Josefa Ordonez: The Scandalous Adventures of a Colonial Courtesan Chapter 4 Anahuac's Angry Apostle: Fray Servando Teresa de Mier Chapter 5 Lucas Balderas: Popular Leader and Patriot Part 6 II. Heirs of the Reforma, 1850-1910 Chapter 7 Agnes Salm-Salm: An American Princess in Maximilan's Mexico Chapter 8 Felipe Garcia and the Real Heroes of Guelatao Chapter 9 Alejandro Prieto: Cientifico from the Provinces Chapter 10 Juana Belen Gutierrez de Mendoza: Woman of Words, Woman of Action Part 11 III. Revolutionary Generations, 1910-1940 Chapter 12 "Te Amo Muncho": The Love Letters of Pedro and Enriqueta Chapter 13 Rosa Torre Gonzalez: Soldadera and Feminist Chapter 14 Nahui Olin: The General's Daughter Disrobes Chapter 15 Lic. Moises de la Pena: The Economist on Horseback Part 16 IV. Mexicans in the Global Village, 1940 to the Present Chapter 17 A Public Romance: Maria Felix and Agustin Lara Chapter 18 Josefina Velazquez de Leon: Apostle of the Enchilada Chapter 19 Armando Nava and Los Dug Dug's: Rock Musicians Chapter 20 Gabriel Espindola Martinez: Tequila Master Chapter 21 Index
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