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Through lively, engaging narrative, Understories demonstrates how volatile politics of race, class, and nation animate the notoriously violent stru... read full description

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May 29, 2009
John rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This is an artfully conceived work by a very talented historian. He well mixes personal and oral histories with a theoretical background that can do justice to the subject. Of course, I had a personal interest, having Anglo roots just north and west of Toas. For me, reading the tracery of the multiple conflicts that comprise New Mexican society was like having an older aunt finaly detail for you all the reasons why your father and uncle just don't get along. But I think it'd be a good read fo More...
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May 16, 2010
Wren rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Jul 22, 2010
Shannon rated it: 5 of 5 stars
My PhD advisor wrote this one. It's beautiful, and I'm not just saying that because he's my advisor. Really amazing book--I've read it twice in the last 2 years. It's really well written, not just an academic theory book. Highly recommended.
Jul 22, 2008
Peter rated it: 4 of 5 stars
compelling subject matter but so far the fieldwork isn't adequately illustrating the theory, but I'm only two chapters in so I probably shouldn't speak so soon
Nov 30, 2011
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Dec 21, 2009
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Nov 04, 2009
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