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Savage and barbarian were, I am told (and must find out), categories in nineteenth century international law. Friend: There is a stunning passage in Foucault’s book Society Must be Defended (1975-76) that compares the figure of the “savage” with that of the “barbarian” as these emerged in 17thc. historical writing in France. His description of … More Sarmiento encore

A film for me to see

01/06/2016

“En un emblemático barrio popular de Barcelona, amenazado por un plan de reforma, se emprende la construcción de un bloque de viviendas. Queríamos conocer la intimidad de una construcción, así que nos metimos ahí, cuando ese espacio era todavía un solar donde los chavales jugaban a fútbol. Sobre este terreno buscamos la forma de convivir, … More A film for me to see

Textos rescatados de Vallejo

30/05/2016

Here is a description of the book, in a HALLALI, a cultural studies journal on the Great War and the Hispanic world. It is an attempt to throw light on the life and work of Vallejo from the point of view of documents that have been hard to get or to see heretofore. It includes … More Textos rescatados de Vallejo

California Rancho Cooking

29/05/2016

Clay’s Kitchen on Sarsa Clay got this recipe from California Rancho Cooking by Jacqueline Higuera McMahan. He says it makes about 5 cups. The word sarsa belongs to the old vernacular favored by Californios when referring to their favorite things. Salsa and sarsa are sort of the same thing but sarsa is meant to be … More California Rancho Cooking

Mary Niall Mitchell, Akala, and more

29/05/2016

Δ This blog has few readers but me. It is a reason why I should merge it with my research blog, and work more on my research blog. Or spend more time organizing research notes in other platforms. Δ In any case, Mary Niall Mitchell at the University of New Orleans has this important project … More Mary Niall Mitchell, Akala, and more

The one who is to come

29/05/2016

Acaba de pasar el que vendrá proscrito, a sentarse en mi triple desarrollo; acaba de pasar criminalmente. Acaba de sentarse más acá, a un cuerpo de distancia de mi alma, el que vino en un asno a enflaquecerme; acaba de sentarse de pie, lívido. Acaba de darme lo que está acabado, el calor del fuego … More The one who is to come

Books I should have read: Alberto Flores Galindo

28/05/2016

I should have read, and should still read, Alberto Flores Galindo, Utopía en los Andes and Buscando un Inca. I was reminded of these reading an old review essay on views and representations of the Andean past and future. These things are important and I need to get cracking. I do not like working in … More Books I should have read: Alberto Flores Galindo

The Libyan Situation

28/05/2016

This is a New York Times article worthy of study. There is a marvelous quotation from H. Clinton on Qaddafi: “We came, we saw, he died!” and much else in the piece. I would have loved to visit Libya. And Iran and other places. Axé.

Those MLA language consultants

27/05/2016

“The report acknowledges the intrinsic value of language study but also argues for the necessity of thinking more about instrumental applications of language.” Should we invite one of these consultants or are they wolves in sheep’s clothing? Axé.