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Author:
Mulcahy, Joanne B., 1954-
Title:
Remedios : the healing life of Eva Castellanoz / Joanne B. Mulcahy.
Publisher:
Trinity University Press,
Copyright Date:
c2010
Description:
xix, 214 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subject:
Castellanoz, Eva.
Mexican American women healers--Nyssa--Nyssa--Biography.
Indian women healers--Nyssa--Nyssa--Biography.
Traditional medicine--Nyssa.--Nyssa.
Mexican Americans--Nyssa--Nyssa--Social conditions.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
"Blends creative nonfiction and ethnographic research to tell the stories of Eva Castellanoz, Mexican American curandera and community activist; explores Castellanoz's faith, indigenous identity, relationship to Catholicism, and use of traditional folk arts and healing, which she views as a way to overcome poverty, racism, disease, social inequality, and loss"--Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
1595340653 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9781595340658 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1595340610 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9781595340610 (hardcover : alk. paper)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)427704447
LCCN:
2009028401
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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