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A Jumble of Needs: Womens Activism and Neoliberalism in the Colonias of the Southwest
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
A Jumble of Needs: Womens Activism and Neoliberalism in the Colonias of the Southwest
Contributors:
By (Author) Rebecca Dolhinow
Publisher:
University of Minnesota Press
Imprint:
University of Minnesota Press
Publication Date:
22nd June 2010
Country:
United States
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Other Subjects:
Geography
Human geography
Dewey:
305.48
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
248
Dimensions:
Width 140mm, Height 216mm, Spine 15mm
Description
Many immigrant communities along the U.S. border with Mexico are colonias, border settlements lacking infrastructure or safe housing. A Jumble of NeedsSurprisingly, Dolhinow reveals, many NGOs promote neoliberal ideals, resulting in continued disenfranchisement, despite the womens activism to better their lives, families, and communities.
Author Bio
Rebecca Dolhinow is assistant professor of womens studies at California State University, Fullerton.
