Since Time Immemorial: Native Custom and Law in Colonial Mexico by Yanna Yannakakis (review).
Published In: Journal of Global South Studies, 2025, v. 42, n. 1. P. 110 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Sierra, Luis 3 of 3
Abstract
Yanna Yannakakis' book "Since Time Immemorial: Native Custom and Law in Colonial Mexico" delves into the negotiation of colonization between the Spanish and Indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica. The text explores how custom and law shaped the socioeconomic and political landscape of colonial Mexico, highlighting the dynamic nature of these concepts. Through a detailed analysis of historical sources, Yannakakis demonstrates how custom was used as a tool for governance and negotiation, influencing the Spanish imperial project in the Americas. The book also examines the impact of custom on Indigenous communities, revealing how it both perpetuated oppression and served as a means for renegotiating power dynamics. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Journal of Global South Studies. 2025/03, Vol. 42, Issue 1, p110
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:2476-1397
- DOI:10.1353/gss.2025.a956144
- Accession Number:184271130
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