Taking Their Word
Arturo Arias
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Taking Their Word
by Arturo Arias
Published
July 2, 2007
Publisher
Univ Of Minnesota Press
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9780816648481
ISBN-10
0816648484
Description
Central Americans are one of the largest Latino population groups in the United States. Yet, Arturo Arias argues, the cultural production of Central Americans remains little known to North Americans. In Taking Their Word, Arias complicates notions of the cultural production of Central America, from Mexico in the North to Panama in the South. He charts the literature of Central America{u2019}s liberation struggles of the 1970s and 1980s, its transformation after peace treaties were signed, the emergence of a new Maya literature that decenters Latin American literature written in Spanish, and the rise and fall of testimonio. Arias demonstrates that Central America and its literature are marked by an indigenousness that has never before been fully theorized or critically grasped. Never one to avoid controversy, Arias proffers his views of how the immigration of Central Americans to North America has changed the cultural topography of both zones. With this groundbreaking work, Arias establishes the importance of Central American literature and provides a frame for future studies of the region{u2019}s culture.
Subjects
The Delectable Negro
Hombres De Maiz / Men of Maize (Biblioteca De Autor / Author Library)
Indigenous Cosmolectics
Aportaciones para una historia de la literatura de mujeres de América Central
Surveying the American Tropics
Mexico, Central, and South America
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Taking Their Word?
This edition of Taking Their Word has approximately 304 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Taking Their Word?
For most readers, Taking Their Word typically takes between 6h 20m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Taking Their Word?
The estimated word count for Taking Their Word is approximately 76,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Taking Their Word?
Taking Their Word was written by Arturo Arias.
When was Taking Their Word published?
The publication date for this specific edition is July 2, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.