Rise and Fall of the Cosmic Race: The Cult of Mestizaje in Latin America by Mari

Description: Rise and Fall of the Cosmic Race by Marilyn Grace Miller This study charts the history of Latin Americas experience of mestizaje through the prisms of literature, the visual and performing arts, social commentary, and music. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Latin America is characterized by a uniquely rich history of cultural and racial mixtures known collectively as mestizaje. These mixtures reflect the influences of indigenous peoples from Latin America, Europeans, and Africans, and spawn a fascinating and often volatile blend of cultural practices and products. Yet no scholarly study to date has provided an articulate context for fully appreciating and exploring the profound effects of distinct local invocations of syncretism and hybridity. "Rise and Fall of the Cosmic Race" fills this void by charting the history of Latin Americas experience of mestizaje through the prisms of literature, the visual and performing arts, social commentary, and music. In accessible, jargon-free prose, Marilyn Grace Miller brings to life the varied perspectives of a vast region in a tour that stretches from Mexico and the Caribbean to Brazil, Ecuador and Argentina. She explores the repercussions of mestizo identity in the United States and reveals the key moments in the story of Latin Americas cult of synthesis."Rise and Fall of the Cosmic Race" examines the inextricable links between aesthetics and politics, and unravels the threads of colonialism woven throughout national narratives in which mestizos serve as primary protagonists. Illuminating the ways in which regional engagements with mestizaje represent contentious sites of nation building and racial politics, Miller uncovers a rich and multivalent self-portrait of Latin Americas diverse populations. Notes Charts the history of Latin Americas experience of mestizaje through the prisms of literature, the visual and performing arts, social commentary, and music Author Biography Marilyn Grace Miller is Professor of Spanish and Portuguese at Tulane University in New Orleans. Table of Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction: The Cult of Mestizaje 1. José Vasconcelos About-Face on the Cosmic Race 2. Caribbean Counterpoint and Mulatez 3. Tango in Black and White 4. Showcasing Mixed Race in Northeast Brazil 5. Dis/encounters in the Labyrinths: Mestizaje in Quito Epilogue: Globalization, Cyberhybridity, and Fifth World Mestizaje Notes Bibliography Index Promotional Charts the history of Latin Americas experience of mestizaje through the prisms of literature, the visual and performing arts, social commentary, and music Long Description Latin America is characterized by a uniquely rich history of cultural and racial mixtures known collectively as mestizaje. These mixtures reflect the influences of indigenous peoples from Latin America, Europeans, and Africans, and spawn a fascinating and often volatile blend of cultural practices and products. Yet no scholarly study to date has provided an articulate context for fully appreciating and exploring the profound effects of distinct local invocations of syncretism and hybridity. Rise and Fall of the Cosmic Race fills this void by charting the history of Latin Americas experience of mestizaje through the prisms of literature, the visual and performing arts, social commentary, and music. In accessible, jargon-free prose, Marilyn Grace Miller brings to life the varied perspectives of a vast region in a tour that stretches from Mexico and the Caribbean to Brazil, Ecuador and Argentina. She explores the repercussions of mestizo identity in the United States and reveals the key moments in the story of Latin Americas cult of synthesis. Rise and Fall of the Cosmic Race examines the inextricable links between aesthetics and politics, and unravels the threads of colonialism woven throughout national narratives in which mestizos serve as primary protagonists. Illuminating the ways in which regional engagements with mestizaje represent contentious sites of nation building and racial politics, Miller uncovers a rich and multivalent self-portrait of Latin Americas diverse populations. Promotional "Headline" Charts the history of Latin Americas experience of mestizaje through the prisms of literature, the visual and performing arts, social commentary, and music Details ISBN0292705964 Author Marilyn Grace Miller Short Title RISE & FALL OF THE COSMIC RACE Publisher University of Texas Press Language English ISBN-10 0292705964 ISBN-13 9780292705968 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 980.033 Illustrations Yes Year 2004 Imprint University of Texas Press Subtitle The Cult of Mestizaje in Latin America Place of Publication Austin, TX Country of Publication United States Pages 216 Birth 1961 DOI 10.1604/9780292705968 UK Release Date 2004-11-01 AU Release Date 2004-11-01 NZ Release Date 2004-11-01 US Release Date 2004-11-01 Edited by Ahmed a. Ewees Death 1936 Affiliation formerly Lecturer in Classics, University of Reading and University of Oxford Position Professor Qualifications M.N., R.N., Aocn Publication Date 2004-11-01 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:40247089;

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