| Texan Identities: Moving Beyond Myth, Memory, and Fallacy in Texas History Contributor(s): Cummins, Light Townsend (Editor), Scheer, Mary L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1574416480 ISBN-13: 9781574416480 Publisher: University of North Texas Press OUR PRICE: $27.67 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Southwest (az, Nm, Ok, Tx) - History | Historiography |
| Dewey: 976.4 |
| LCCN: 2016019950 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (1.20 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Texas |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Texan Identities rests on the assumption that Texas has distinctive identities that define "what it means to be Texan," and that these identities flow from myth and memory. What constitutes a Texas identity and how may such change over time? What myths, memories, and fallacies contribute to making a Texas identity? Are all the myths and memories that define Texas identity true or are some of them fallacious? Is there more than one Texas identity? The discussion begins with the idealized narrative and icons revolving around the Texas Revolution. The Texas Rangers in myth and memory are also explored. Other essays expand on traditional and increasingly outdated interpretations of the Anglo-American myth of Texas by considering little known roles played by women, racial minorities, and specific stereotypes such as the cattleman. |