Crítica de la razón andina ed. by Carlos Abreu Mendoza, y Denise Y. Arnold

A critical reassessment of Andean studies reveals that the concept of 'lo andino' is not confined to Peru or highland-centric narratives but is instead characterized by translocal, transnational fluidity. The study challenges dominant paradigms such as center/periphery binaries and unquestioned national metanarratives, advocating for a more inclusive approach that acknowledges the pluriethnic and mobile nature of Andean cultures. Through interdisciplinary dialogue, the research deconstructs the significance of archaeological sites like Tiwanaku in Bolivian political discourse and highlights the fluidity of cultural exchange as a driver of Andean identity. The study also subversively reinterprets colonial texts to uncover indigenous spiritual aspects beneath Christian narratives, offering new models for analyzing historical documents.

Lambright, A. (2020). Crítica de la razón andina ed. by Carlos Abreu Mendoza, y Denise Y. Arnold. Revista de Estudios Hispánicos, 54(1), 283–285. https://doi.org/10.1353/rvs.2020.0027