9781332274154 - The Pachuco Era (Classic Reprint) de Luckenbill, Dan (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the "Pachuco Era" via a collection of historical materials from the University of California, Los Angeles's Department of Special Collections, such as artworks, imagery and writings by Chicanx artists. A compelling chapter of cultural history unfolds, contextualizing the Pachuco era between the late 1930s and early 1950s. It traces the subsequent impact of the Chicanx movement in the 1960s and beyond. The book foregrounds the work of L.A.-based artist John M. Valadez and places it alongside glimpses of influential figures, such as Luis Valdez, Carey McWilliams, and Alice McGrath. Engaging with the philosophy of El Movimiento, the book uncovers a nuanced perspective on the Pachuco style, language, and ethos as a form of resistance to assimilation and discrimination, while touching on the continued relevance of these themes today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.