Chicana/o Cultural Studies Reader

<p>The first and only book of its kind <em>The Chicana/o Cultural Studies Reader </em>brings together key writings from experts and contributors in this newly-emerging field. </p><p>The articles embrace a broad range of writing on culture including TV film art music dance theatre and literature. They capture the shifting terrain of Chicana/o cultural studies and reflect the changing social and cultural condition of Chicana/os in the United States.</p><p>The sections each contributed by different authors all feature an editor’s introduction and each one addresses a central issue in Chicana/o cultural studies. These key issues include:</p><p>* the border<br>* identity<br>* sexuality and gender identities<br>* the relationship between Chicana/o theories and academia. </p><p>With such a range of essays from the contributors and experts in the field this book will be a vital addition to all courses on Chicana/o cultural studies and Latin American studies.</p>