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The Mermaid and the Lobster Diver: Gender, Sexuality, and Money on the Miskito Coast Laura Hobson Herlihy
The Mermaid and the Lobster Diver: Gender, Sexuality, and Money on the Miskito Coast
Laura Hobson Herlihy
Interspersed with short stories, songs, and incantations, The Mermaid and the Lobster Diver demonstrates the archetypes of femininity and masculinity within Miskitu society, highlighting the power associated with women's sexuality - as manifested in both goddess and human form - and the vulnerable position of men.
208 pages, 37 halftones, 2 maps, 11 tables
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | June 30, 2012 |
| ISBN13 | 9780826350930 |
| Publishers | University of New Mexico Press |
| Pages | 208 |
| Dimensions | 149 × 223 × 17 mm · 525 g |
| Language | English |