Five Families Oscar Lewis 1959 Mentor Book Cultural Anthropology Poverty
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Five Families Oscar Lewis 1959 Mentor Book Cultural Anthropology Poverty. Five Families by Oscar Lewis offers a penetrating and compassionate exploration of family life in Mexico, focusing on the culture of poverty. This edition, a sixth printing published by Mentor Books, features illustrations by Alberto Beltrán and includes a foreword by Oliver La Farge. Lewis, acclaimed for his 1967 National Book Award-winning work La Vida, presents a detailed cross-section of Mexican families from different socioeconomic backgrounds, including rural peasants, slum dwellers, and urban upper-class residents. This vintage Mentor paperback delves deeply into ethnographic study and human portraiture, making it a significant work for readers interested in sociology, anthropology, and Latin American studies. It is an authorized reprint of the hardcover edition by Basic Books, Inc., printed in the United States. The book's comprehensive table of contents and carefully structured chapters provide an insightful journey into the lives and struggles of five distinct families, making it both educational and compelling for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Book is in good condition. Photos are the final arbiter of condition. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions. Shipping and Return Details Use Coupon Code THEBOOKSAVINGS for a Buy 2 Get 2 FREE at checkout (must have 4 books in cart to apply). FREE Shipping if your order total is over $100. We can combine shipping. We ship daily so you can expect a quick delivery! We offer free returns. No questions asked. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. Thank you from John a small town bookshop.
