Interwoven Andean Lives in Colonial Ecuador's Textile Economy

"Interwoven is a complex and rich fabric of history and anthropology that succeeds in presenting both universal aspects of the colonial ethnic experience as well as very specific dynamics of place that result in a deeper understanding of the creation and subsistence of community. The mosaic of detailed examples and strategic analysis is an illuminating contribution to contemporary scholarship. It is highly recommended for graduate courses and as a challenging but rewarding selection for upper-division undergraduate courses in colonial Latin America." - Roger P. Davis, Historical Geography

"This book will interest scholars of Indigenous history, the Andes, and colonialism Corr's clear writing and inclusion of personal life stories also make it well suited for course adoption." - Choice

" Interwoven through its focus on the San Ildefonso obraje, brings to the forefront indigenous voices that capture the experiences of other Andeans forced to labor in textile mills. Out of the harshness of what Corr shows was often a daily struggle for survival, indigenous peoples strategized to advance individual and community interests, and manipulated colonial law and practice to create the basis for new identities. This history of persistence reflects the resilience of indigenous peoples in Ecuador today." - Anthropos

"Corr's superlative examination of primary sources offers new understandings regarding processes of ethnogenesis among the people of Salasaca. This microhistory of an Andean community speaks to the experience of indigenous people throughout Latin America." - Elizabeth Terese Newman, author of Biography of a Hacienda: Work and Revolution in Rural Mexico

"A detailed historical investigation by an experienced ethnographer with vast experience working among the people and archives of the region. . . . [Interwoven] shows how the indigenous peoples of Salasaca have not only adapted to but also emerged victorious over colonialism through generations of struggle and suffering.&rdquo &mdash Michael A. Uzendoski, co-author of The Ecology of the Spoken Word: Storytelling and Shamanism Among the Napo Runa