Andean Entrepreneurs: Otavalo Merchants and Musicians in the Global Arena (Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Series in Latin American and Latino Art and Culture) (Paperback)

~ Lynn A. Meisch (Author)

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"Meisch is a master ethnographer of the postcolonial situation. When nobody remembers the faddish side of postcolonial studies, readers will still be poring over this book to find out how indigenous America threw the "mestizo-white" establishment for a judo loop at the end of the twentieth century." Frank Salomon, Professor of Anthropology, University of Wisconsin " ... detailed and exhaustive descripition."--Jrnl of Latin American Studies, February 2005

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Meisch is a master ethnographer of the postcolonial situation. When nobody remembers the faddish side of postcolonial studies, readers will still be poring over this book to find out how indigenous America threw the 'mestizo-white' establishment for a judo loop at the end of the twentieth century. (Frank Salomon, Professor of Anthropology, University of Wisconsin )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: University of Texas Press; 1 edition (December 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0292752598
• ISBN-13: 978-0292752597
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,024,571 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect follow-up for a visit to Ecuador, November 10, 2006

By	Suzanne Marion (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Upon the recommendation of the owner of the mountain lodge where we stayed in Otavalo, Ecuador, I ordered Andean Entrepreneurs following our return home. Lynn Meisch has written a highly readable book about the people and commerce of that region, well-researched and full of interesting detail. It is warm and human, reflecting her love of the Otavaleños, with whom she lived for long periods of time. It was fascinating to learn so much about the music, the style of dress, customs, families, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-standing skill with weaving and textiles among these kind people with whom I had enjoyed an interesting visit. This book will be quite valuable for anyone contemplating a visit to Ecuador, or who has returned from time spent there.