1. The Concept of Cultural Memory

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface: The question of experience ix
4. Acknowledgments xv
5. Introduction 1
6. 1. The Concept of Cultural Memory 7
7. 2. The Power of Image our lady of Guadalupe 15
8. 3. The Power of Secrecy and Ceremony Yaqui resistance and spirituality 35
9. 4. The Power of Narrative archbishop Oscar Romero and the option for the poor 55
10. 5. The Power of Syncretism/Inculturation the Tzeltal Maya of Chiapas, Mexico 84
11. 6. Final Thoughts 107
12. Appendix 1. Summary of Post-independence Political Movements in Mexico 113
13. Appendix 2. Short Summary of International Events and Their Impact on Indigenous Political Movements 119
14. Appendix 3. The San Andrés Accords, or the Law on Indian Rights and Culture, 1996 121
15. Notes 125
16. Bibliography 133
17. Autobiographical Statements 145
18. Index 147