Maya Intellectual Renaissance: Identity, Representation, and Leadership
(Part of the The Linda Schele Series in Maya and Pre-Columbian Studies Series)
When Mayan leaders protested the celebration of the Quincentenary of the "discovery" of America and joined with other indigenous groups in the Americas to proclaim an alternate celebration of 500 years of resistance, they rose to national prominence in Guatemala. This was possible in part because of the cultural, political, economic, and religious revitalization that occurred in Mayan communities in the later half of the twentieth century. Another...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0292709390
ISBN13:9780292709393
Release Date:August 2005
Publisher:University of Texas Press
Length:260 Pages
Weight:0.84 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"
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Maya Identity
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I give this book, two thumbs up. I never knew much about modern Maya identity until now. I still don't know everything, but I as a Chican@ I felt that I could relate to the issues and topics that are written about in this book. I was personally touched by the personal stories of the Maya who still fight to preserve their identities and culture on their native land by their conquerors.
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