In Exiled Home; Susan Bibler Coutin recounts the experiences of Salvadoran children who migrated with their families to the United States during the 1980–1992 civil war. Because of their youth and the violence they left behind; as well as their uncertain legal status in the United States; many grew up with distant memories of El Salvador and a profound sense of disjuncture in their adopted homeland. Through interviews in both countries; Coutin examines how they sought to understand and overcome the trauma of war and displacement through such strategies as recording community histories; advocating for undocumented immigrants; forging new relationships with the Salvadoran state; and; for those deported from the United States; reconstructing their lives in El Salvador. In focusing on the case of Salvadoran youth; Coutin’s nuanced analysis shows how the violence associated with migration can be countered through practices that recuperate historical memory while also reclaiming national membership.
#933551 in Books Duke University Press Books 2003-06-27 2003-06-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.15 x 6.13l; 1.42 #File Name: 0822330717456 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Interesting research; not a quick readBy AshleyThis is one of the only monographs that I am aware of that deals with the recent pagan resurgence -- and as such; it is a valuable addition to academia. However; it is a tad dry and difficult to slog through in portions. Not exactly a beach read :)1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The best book available on the dual subjects neo-paganism and neo-fascismBy Kevin DicksonThe best book available on the dual subjects neo-paganism and neo-fascism. Fascinating connective dialog. If you want to understand the connection between these two phenomena.....start here.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great Knowledge For All To Know!By David Evan den BoerAs a Public Safety Leadership Doctoral Candidate this was a must read for myself as I study and on a personal level as my faith in Northern European Heathenry is affected by these very same issues. This book gives you useful knowledge of what groups you may encounter in day to day life; even for those not with the same religious view points. Recent news on television; as well as past international coverage of extremists and terrorists whom follow the leaders of these groups; has shown on us that these movements are still around to this day.
