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In The Anzalduan Theory Handbook AnaLouise Keating provides a comprehensive investigation of the foundational theories, methods, and philosophies of Gloria E. Anzaldua. Through archival research and close readings of Anzaldua's unpublished and published writings, Keating offers a biographical-intellectual sketch of Anzaldua, investigates her writing process and theory-making methods, and excavates her archival manuscripts. Keating focuses on the breadth of Anzaldua's theoretical oeuvre, including Anzaldua's lesser-known concepts of autohistoria y autohistoria-teoria, nos/otras, geographies of selves, and El Mundo Zurdo. By investigating those dimensions of Anzaldua's theories, writings, and methods that have received less critical attention and by exploring the interconnections between these overlooked concepts and her better-known theories, Keating opens additional areas of investigation into Anzaldua's work and models new ways to ""do"" Anzalduan theory. This book also includes extensive definitions, genealogies, and explorations of eighteen key Anzalduan theories as well as an annotated bibliography of hundreds of Anzaldua's unpublished manuscripts.

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Author:   AnaLouise Keating
Publisher:   Duke University Press
Imprint:   Duke University Press
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9781478018926

ISBN 10:   1478018925
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   11 October 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Giving Thanks  xi Introduction: Writing (About) Anzaldúa, Introducing This Book  1 I. Prelude to Theorizing: Contexts and Methods  13 1. Risking the Personal, Redux: A Biographical-Intellectual Sketch  15 2. Writing as Ritual, Habit, Mission, Partner, and Joy: Anzaldúa’s Writing Process  46 3. How the Theories Emerged: Haciendo Teorías Con Gloria  64 II. The Theories Themselves  77 How to Read Part II  80 4. Eighteen Anzaldúan Theories  81 III. Excavating the Future: The Archives and Beyond  211 5. The Gloria Evangelina Anzaldúa Papers: Creation Story, Treasure Map, and More  213 6. Anzaldúa’s Archival Manuscripts: Overview, Insights, Annotations  225 Postscript: Working with Anzaldúa and Her Theories  303 Notes  309 References  319 Index  323

Reviews

""The Anzaldúan Theory Handbook is eminently readable and is full of Keating’s expert commentary, and for that reason, it is an ideal text for teaching students at every level, including those of us who need reminders of how Anzaldúa’s legacy reverberates beyond the formative work she did in the 1980s."" -- Francisco E. Robles * A Contracorriente * ""AnaLouise Keating’s The Anzaldúan Theory Handbook is a remarkable, intimate examination of Anzaldúa’s theoretical methodologies that is derived from close readings of her unpublished manuscripts and archival ephemera. Unlike other anthologies that offer only a broad overview of an author’s most prolific work, Keating’s Handbook submerges readers into the depths of Anzaldúa’s thought process, mindset, and personal life as she compiled and produced her writings. Keating proffers an invaluable, touching, and holistic perspective on Anzaldúa’s work not only as a scholar but also as a beloved friend and mentor."" -- Nadiyah Aamer * Aztlán *

Author Information

AnaLouise Keating is Professor of Multicultural Women’s and Gender Studies at Texas Woman’s University and the author of Transformation Now! Toward a Post-Oppositional Politics of Change and other books. She worked closely with AnzaldÚa for more than a decade, editing Interviews/Entrevistas and coediting (with AnzaldÚa) this bridge we call home. She has also edited AnzaldÚa’s books posthumously, including Light in the Dark/Luz en lo Oscuro: Rewriting Identity, Spirituality, Reality, also published by Duke University Press.

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