Author: Johannes WilbertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 838
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Folk Literature of the Yanomami Indians
Author: Johannes WilbertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 838
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Folk Literature of the Toba Indians
Author: Johannes WilbertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indian mythology
Languages : en
Pages : 888
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Folk Literature of the Toba Indians
Author: Folk Literature of the Ayoreo Indians
Author: Johannes WilbertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 856
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Yanomami
Author: Rob BorofskyPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520938569
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
Yanomami raises questions central to the field of anthropology—questions concerning the practice of fieldwork, the production of knowledge, and anthropology's intellectual and ethical vision of itself. Using the Yanomami controversy—one of anthropology's most famous and explosive imbroglios—as its starting point, this book draws readers into not only reflecting on but refashioning the very heart and soul of the discipline. It is both the most up-to-date and thorough public discussion of the Yanomami controversy available and an innovative and searching assessment of the current state of anthropology. The Yanomami controversy came to public attention through the publication of Patrick Tierney's best-selling book, Darkness in El Dorado, in which he accuses James Neel, a prominent geneticist who belonged to the National Academy of Sciences, as well as Napoleon Chagnon, whose introductory text on the Yanomami is perhaps the best-selling anthropological monograph of all time, of serious human rights violations. This book identifies the ethical dilemmas of the controversy and raises deeper, structural questions about the discipline. A portion of the book is devoted to a unique roundtable in which important scholars on different sides of the issues debate back and forth with each other. This format draws readers into deciding, for themselves, where they stand on the controversy’s—and many of anthropology’s—central concerns. All of the royalties from this book will be donated to helping the Yanomami improve their healthcare.
Storytelling
Author: Josepha ShermanPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317459385
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
Storytelling is an ancient practice known in all civilizations throughout history. Characters, tales, techniques, oral traditions, motifs, and tale types transcend individual cultures - elements and names change, but the stories are remarkably similar with each rendition, highlighting the values and concerns of the host culture. Examining the stories and the oral traditions associated with different cultures offers a unique view of practices and traditions."Storytelling: An Encyclopedia of Mythology and Folklore" brings past and present cultures of the world to life through their stories, oral traditions, and performance styles. It combines folklore and mythology, traditional arts, history, literature, and festivals to present an overview of world cultures through their liveliest and most fascinating mode of expression. This appealing resource includes specific storytelling techniques as well as retellings of stories from various cultures and traditions.
Folk Literature of the Yaruro Indians
Author: Johannes WilbertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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Folk Literature of the Makka Indians
Author: Johannes WilbertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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Folk Literature of the Sikuani Indians
Author: Johannes WilbertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 704
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Folk Literature of the Cuiva Indians
Author: Johannes WilbertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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