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The Children of Sanchez: Autobiography of a Mexican Family by Oscar Lewis

Name: The Children of Sanchez: Autobiography of a Mexican Family by Oscar Lewis
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The Children of Sanchez: Autobiography of a Mexican Family by Oscar Lewis

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Firsthand Oral Histories of Urban Poverty and Family Life in Mexico City

In this landmark 1961 sociological and anthropological study, Oscar Lewis records the unedited oral histories of Jesús Sánchez and his four adult children—Manuel, Roberto, Consuelo, and Marta—living in the slum neighborhood of Tepito in Mexico City.

Through tape-recorded family accounts, the book examines mid-20th-century urbanization, economic survival, domestic conflict, and cultural identity, establishing Lewis's influential "culture of poverty" framework.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Oscar Lewis preserves authentic oral history, unvarnished personal narratives, and mid-century Latin American social studies. An essential 1961 Knopf paperback for anthropologists, sociologists, and Latin American history readers.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf

Pages: 499

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1961

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Condition Note: A well-loved reading copy with visible shelf wear, but fully intact and structurally sound. Notes: Copy has stamps from V.V.B.S. Library on page edges and inside covers. Library pocket attached to the inside back cover.

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