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Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies: Migrant Farmworkers in the United States
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Book Brief
234
Book • Nonfiction
United States And Mexico • Contemporary
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies by Seth M. Holmes explores the lives of Triqui migrant farmworkers from Oaxaca, Mexico, and the impact of U.S. border policies on their health and well-being. Through 18 months of ethnographic fieldwork, Holmes examines themes such as structural inequalities, health and violence, and immigration policies, illustrating the systemic forces that perpetuate the hardship and suffering of these individuals.
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Unnerving
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Seth M. Holmes' Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies is a compelling ethnographic study that offers an eye-opening look into the lives of Mexican migrant farmworkers. Readers appreciate its in-depth research and empathetic approach. While some find the writing dense, the book's critical insights into inequality and health care make it a crucial read for understanding migrant hardship.
Who Should Read Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies?
Readers who engage with texts like The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman or The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot will find Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies compelling. Ideal for those passionate about medical anthropology, social justice, and migrant labor issues.
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234
Book • Nonfiction
United States And Mexico • Contemporary
2013
Adult
18+ years
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