Revolutionizing Motherhood: The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo (Latin American Silhouettes)

Guzman Bouvard, Marguerite

ISBN 10: 0842024875 / ISBN 13: 9780842024877

Published by SR Books, 2002

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8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" From the library of Denise Levertov, inscribed to her by Bouvard on the half title: For Denise with warmest wishes and with admiration for your poetry (signed) Marguerite. Light shelfwear, else a Very Good clean copy, tight spine. This is the 1994 First Edition, not the 2002 reprint. Seller Inventory # 005511085

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Title: Revolutionizing Motherhood: The Mothers of ...

Publisher: SR Books

Publication Date: 2002

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition.

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Synopsis:

Revolutionizing Motherhood examines one of the most astonishing human rights movements of recent years. During the Argentine junta's Dirty War against subversives, as tens of thousands were abducted, tortured, and disappeared, a group of women forged the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo and changed Argentine politics forever. The Mothers began in the 1970s as an informal group of working-class housewives making the rounds of prisons and military barracks in search of their disappeared children. As they realized that both state and church officials were conspiring to withhold information, they started to protest, claiming the administrative center of Argentina the Plaza de Mayo for their center stage. In this volume, Marguerite G. Bouvard traces the history of the Mothers and examines how they have transformed maternity from a passive, domestic role to one of public strength. Bouvard also gives a detailed history of contemporary Argentina, including the military's debacle in the Falklands, the fall of the junta, and the efforts of subsequent governments to reach an accord with the Mothers. Finally, she examines their current agenda and their continuing struggle to bring the murderers of their children to justice.

Review:

A tale of incredible bravery...Highly recommended for general readers, upper-division undergraduates, and above.--CHOICE

Bouvard's story would enhance any Latin American or women's studies course.--New Mexico Historical Review

Bouvard's work gives a retrospective and up-to-date evaluation of the political mother's struggle.--Library Journal