Tapestries of Hope, Threads of Love: The Arpillera Movement in Chile, 1974–1994
Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 1996. Paperback. Square small quarto in color illus paper wraps (yellow spine); xii, 142 pages) : illustrations (some color). Near fine with faint edge-wear. Item #93550
ISBN: 9780826316929
Inscribed and signed by author on title page. "Arpilleras are burlap-backed tapestries depicting the experiences and emotions of women whose sons and husbands were arrested and never heard from again during the years of military rule. Agosin's narrative traces the arpillera movement from its early days under the promotion and protection of the Catholic Church's Vicaría de Solidaridad through the early 1990s, when newly reestablished civilian authorities decided not to more forcefully seek justice for victims of human rights abuses. The book includes 45 reproductions (on glossy plates), and the moving testimonies of a number of the arpilleristas themselves"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57. // Women -- Political activity -- Chile -- Santiago. Disappeared persons -- Chile -- Santiago. Femmes -- Activité politique -- Chili -- Santiago. Personnes disparues -- Chili -- Santiago. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Process -- General. Disappeared persons. Politics and government Women -- Political activity.
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