Where the Ox Does Not Plow
by
Dr. Manuel H. Pena
University of New Mexico Press is pleased to introduce Dr. Pena's new book
published May 2008
Book Excerpts <><> View comments on other publications | The book consists of twenty-six episodes that chronicle Dr. Peña’s transformative life-journey from an impoverished migrant worker to a career as a university professor. Inspired by his experiences and those of the people around him in Texas and California, Dr. Peña reflects on a wide range of issues arising from the marginalized condition of Mexicans and other latinos in the Southwest. The book will engage readers in a broad range of human experiences, from race relations and economic exploitation to the intimacy of familial and romantic love.
Readings & Book Signings November 3rd -- UC Merced
November 12th -- University of Houston
November 14th -- UT Pan American
November 15th -- Brownsville Heritage Center
November 16th -- Edinburg Historical Museum
His book, The Texas-Mexican Conjunto, was the first ever to explore this popular accordion-based style, winning a prize in the prestigious Chicago Folklore Prize competition. The Mexican American Orquestaearned Dr. Peña an award for excellence from the Border Librarians Association. His Música Tejana is widely used in university classes on ethnic and ethnomusicology studies. | Dr. Manuel Peña is a renowned anthropologist of music and folklore. His book, The Texas-Mexican Conjunto won a prize in the prestigious Chicago Folklore Prize competition. The Mexican American Orquesta earned Dr. Pena an award for excellence from the Border Librarians Association. <><> Listen to Dr. Pena speak about his book and other aspects of his life . The Monitor's |
