Purgatory and Utopia

A Mazahua Indian Village of Mexico

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Cultural Studies
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Author: Alicja Iwanska ISBN: 9781351495363
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 5, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Alicja Iwanska
ISBN: 9781351495363
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 5, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The conflict between a people's determination to preserve their socio-cultural identity and the aspiration toward technological progress and knowledge has become common in the age of globalization. One people that has remarkably kept a balance between tradition and progress are the Mazahuas of Central Mexico. Purgatory and Utopia, now available in paperback, describes how the Mazahuas have preserved their cultural identity and some of their ancient social institutions, while at the same time modifying their lifestyles, in a gradual, natural way.

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The conflict between a people's determination to preserve their socio-cultural identity and the aspiration toward technological progress and knowledge has become common in the age of globalization. One people that has remarkably kept a balance between tradition and progress are the Mazahuas of Central Mexico. Purgatory and Utopia, now available in paperback, describes how the Mazahuas have preserved their cultural identity and some of their ancient social institutions, while at the same time modifying their lifestyles, in a gradual, natural way.

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