Translated Woman

Translated Woman
Author: Ruth Behar
Publisher: Beacon Press
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2014-10-28
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0807070467

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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."


Translated Woman
Language: en
Pages: 404
Authors: Ruth Behar
Categories: Biography & Autobiography
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-10-28 - Publisher: Beacon Press

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Translated Woman tells the story of an unforgettable encounter between Ruth Behar, a Cuban-American feminist anthropologist, and Esperanza Hernández, a Mexican
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Categories: Fiction
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