Cimarronaje en el Pacífico Sur.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

García Salazar, Juan.

Language:

Spanish

Subjects (All):

African diaspora.

Missions, Latin American.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (134 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bogota : Abya-Yala, Ediciones, 2020.

Summary:

This book explores the historical and cultural significance of cimarronaje—a term representing resistance and self-liberation—within the Afro-descendant communities of the Pacific South, specifically Esmeraldas, Ecuador. Through the lens of oral traditions, memory, and archival documents, Juan García Salazar examines the legacy of enslaved Africans who resisted colonial oppression by forming autonomous communities known as palenques. The author integrates historical narratives with contemporary reflections, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming collective memory to challenge colonial and racial erasure. This work serves as both a tribute to ancestral knowledge and a pedagogical tool for fostering resilience and empowerment among marginalized communities. It is intended for scholars, activists, and readers interested in Afro-diasporic histories, anti-colonial resistance, and cultural preservation. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9942-09-697-3

9942-09-396-6

OCLC:

1457640937