The Anzaldan Theory Handbook

In The Anzaldan Theory Handbook AnaLouise Keating provides a comprehensive investigation of the foundational theories, methods, and philosophies of Gloria E. Anzalda. Through archival research and close readings of Anzaldas unpublished and published writings, Keating offers a biographical-intellectual sketch of Anzalda, investigates her writing process and theory-making methods, and excavates her archival manuscripts. Keating focuses on the breadth of Anzaldas theoretical oeuvre, including Anzaldas lesser-known concepts of autohistoria y autohistoria-teora, nos/otras, geographies of selves, and El Mundo Zurdo. By investigating those dimensions of Anzaldas theories, writings, and methods that have received less critical attention and by exploring the interconnections between these overlooked concepts and her better-known theories, Keating opens additional areas of investigation into Anzaldas work and models new ways to do Anzaldan theory. This book also includes extensive definitions, genealogies, and explorations of eighteen key Anzaldan theories as well as an annotated bibliography of hundreds of Anzaldas unpublished manuscripts.