Translated Woman: Crossing the Border with Esperanza's Story |
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| Authors: | Behar, Ruth |
| Publisher: | Beacon Press |
| BISAC/Subject: | BIO026000, SOC028000, SOC044000 |
| ISBN: | 9780807070468, Related ISBNs: 0807046477, 0807070467, 080707053X, 9780807046470, 9780807070468 |
| Classification: | Non-Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 400, |
| Audience: | General/trade |
Synopsis: Translated Woman tells the story of an unforgettable encounter between Ruth Behar, a Cuban-American feminist anthropologist, and Esperanza Hernández, 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."
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