Nepantla Squared: Transgender Mestiz@ Histories in Times of Global Shift
Times Global Shift: Nepantla Squared examines the histories of two transgender mestiz@s across the turn of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Linda Heidenreich uses an intersectional analysis of race, gender, sex, ethnicity, class, nation, citizenship, and capitalism, making this an academically focused choice for readers interested in transgender histories and social change.
At a glance
- Studies two transgender mestiz@ lives, one around the turn of the twentieth century and one around the turn of the twenty-first.
- Uses the concept of nepantla² to examine periods of capitalist transition and changing gender relations.
- Centers transgender bodies of color in discussions of race, class, nation, and citizenship.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Connects transgender history with analysis of capitalism, empire, race, and social change.
- The two historical periods offer a comparative frame across different moments of global transition.
- At 228 pages, the listed print length is relatively focused for a scholarly history.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | University of Nebraska Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 1, 2020 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 228 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1496221966 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1496221964 |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.52 x 9 inches |
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| Weight listed | 12 ounces |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes an intersectional scholarly analysis and historical case studies, so readers seeking a broad introductory overview or a general memoir may find its focus more specialized.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers studying transgender history, Latin American history, gender studies, or intersectionality.
- Students and researchers interested in how race, gender, ethnicity, class, and capitalism interact across historical periods.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a general introduction to transgender identity or a personal memoir.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics does Nepantla Squared cover?
It examines two transgender mestiz@ histories and considers how race, gender, sex, ethnicity, class, nation, citizenship, and capitalism function across periods of change.
Is this book an introductory overview?
The listing presents it as an intersectional historical analysis centered on two lives and broader social and economic structures. It is best suited to readers interested in that focused scholarly approach.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 228 pages.
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