Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Introduction: Defining Transformations Transformative Explorations: Cabeza de Vaca Changes His Skin Unsettling Transformations: Mary Rowlandson's Removes Revolutionary Transformations: Olaudah Equiano's Fortunate Vicissitudes Transformative Expansions: Sarah Winnemucca's Ideal Interpretations Transformative Mixtures: Gloria Anzald a's Hybrid Mosaic Conclusion: Electing Transformation
Synopsis
Using five personal narratives and in contrast to both the traditional and multicultural narratives, this book suggest cross-cultural transformation has been at the core of America since the first moments of contact.