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Cold War Anthropologist: Isabel Kelly and Rural Development in Mexico

Name: Cold War Anthropologist: Isabel Kelly and Rural Development in Mexico
Brand: University of Arizona Press
SKU: 9780816553914
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Contributors:

Stephanie Baker Opperman

Publisher:

University of Arizona Press

Binding:

Hardcover

Book Category:

History, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography

Book Subcategory:

Latin America, Anthropology, Social Scientists & Psychologists

Book Topic:

Mexico, Cultural & Social

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Release Date:

2024-11-12

ISBN 13:

9780816553914

Weight:

0.95 lbs

Size:

9.10 x 6.00 x 0.90 inches

Pages:

244

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As an archaeologist, anthropologist, scholar, educator, and program evaluator for the U.S. State Department during the early Cold War era, Dr. Isabel T. Kelly's (1906-1983) career presents a distinctive vantage point on the evolving landscape of U.S. foreign policy, Mexican rural welfare initiatives, and the discipline of anthropology. Her trajectory illuminates a shift toward pragmatic, culturally sensitive approaches in technical assistance programs for Mexico's rural areas, departing from traditional U.S.-centric developmental paradigms.

Kelly's transition from a prominent archaeologist to a key figure in applied anthropology is meticulously chronicled, unveiling her pivotal role in shaping rural development strategies in Mexico amidst the geopolitical context of the Cold War. Through an extensive examination of her correspondence, archival material, and scholarly output, Kelly's evolving viewpoints offer profound insights into the intricate dynamics of U.S.-Mexico relations and the challenges encountered by female academics during this era.

Organized chronologically, each chapter of this work delves into distinct facets of Kelly's international journey, with a particular emphasis on her involvement in cooperative programs aimed at fostering diplomatic relations with Mexico. Through this narrative framework, readers are immersed in a compelling exploration of Kelly's enduring impact on both the field of anthropology and the realm of international diplomacy.

This book is indispensable for historians, anthropologists, and individuals intrigued by the nuanced complexities of Cold War politics, presenting pioneering research at the intersection of history and anthropology. Opperman skillfully brings to light the previously untold narratives of Isabel Kelly, unveiling her influence on mid-twentieth-century Mexico.

About the Author
Stephanie Baker Opperman is a professor of Latin American history at Georgia College. Her work has been published in the Journal of Women's History, Bulletin of Latin American Research, the Latin Americanist, and Endeavour.

Cold War Anthropologist: Isabel Kelly and Rural Development in Mexico

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