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Shuttles between the life of Mateo, a born-again, ex-gang member in Guatemala and the gang prevention programs that work so hard to keep him alive. This book uncovers the Christian underpinnings of Central American security.

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"Extensively researched." Books & Culture "O'Neill's field work ... throughout the book, is impressive.; [Secure the Soul] opens up a range of important conversations." -- Jill DeTemple Marginalia - LA Review of Books "A deeply sensitive ethnography ... a watershed moment not only for students of Guatemala, but also for Latin Americanists, scholars of Evangelical Christianity, and critics of the national security state." -- Chris Garces Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology

Table of Contents
List of Illustrations Prologue Introduction Forgiveness 1. Insecurities Hamsters 2. Reality Pangs 3. A Calling Service 4. Left Behind Captivity 5. Forsaken Adrift Epilogue Acknowledgments Appendix: Notes on Research Notes Reference List Index

Secure the Soul

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      Publisher University of California Press
      Published 16 January 2015
      ISBN-13 9780520278493
      978-0520278493
      ISBN-10 0520278496
      Also in:
      Social and cultural anthropology Social groups: religious groups and communities

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Shuttles between the life of Mateo, a born-again, ex-gang member in Guatemala and the gang prevention programs that work so hard to keep him alive. This book uncovers the Christian underpinnings of Central American security.

      Trade Review
      "Extensively researched." Books & Culture "O'Neill's field work ... throughout the book, is impressive.; [Secure the Soul] opens up a range of important conversations." -- Jill DeTemple Marginalia - LA Review of Books "A deeply sensitive ethnography ... a watershed moment not only for students of Guatemala, but also for Latin Americanists, scholars of Evangelical Christianity, and critics of the national security state." -- Chris Garces Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Anthropology

      Table of Contents
      List of Illustrations Prologue Introduction Forgiveness 1. Insecurities Hamsters 2. Reality Pangs 3. A Calling Service 4. Left Behind Captivity 5. Forsaken Adrift Epilogue Acknowledgments Appendix: Notes on Research Notes Reference List Index

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