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Tsimshian Culture

Author : Jay Miller
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 9780803282667
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (826 download)

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Download or read book Tsimshian Culture written by Jay Miller and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2000-10-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tsimshians are a Northwest Coast Native people known for their dazzling works of art and rich array of social, religious, and oral traditions that have captured the attention of scholars for over a century. Jay Miller brings together for the first time a wealth of material about the Tsimshians, presenting an unforgettable picture of their cultural universe. That universe is built around the metaphor of light, which was brought into the world by Raven; its refraction forms the chief social, religious, and symbolic institutions of Tsimshian culture. Family heraldic crests express light in one way, masks in another. Miller argues convincingly that the genius of Tsimshian culture, and one of the main reasons for its continuing vitality, is that its people are sensitive to different, and often creative, ways of capturing and embodying light.

Culture

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Tsimshian

Author : Margaret Seguin
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 9780774804738
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book The Tsimshian written by Margaret Seguin and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines Tsimshian culture from the prehistoric period to the recent past and includes contributions from such diverse perspectives as archaeology, linguistics, and social anthropology. The contributors demonstrate a balance between current fieldwork and careful archival analysis, as they build on the voluminous materials that are a legacy of the scholarship of such major figures as Boas, Barbeau, Tate, and Garfield. The book includes chapters on the crest system and participation of the Tsimshian in the 'non-Native' economy of the region and introduces much original material on shamanism, basket making, and feasting.

Culture

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
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Download or read book Culture written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Becoming Tsimshian

Author : Christopher F. Roth
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295989238
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (959 download)

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Download or read book Becoming Tsimshian written by Christopher F. Roth and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tsimshian people of coastal British Columbia use a system of hereditary name-titles in which names are treated as objects of inheritable wealth. Human agency and social status reside in names rather than in the individuals who hold these names, and the politics of succession associated with names and name-taking rituals have been, and continue to be, at the center of Tsimshian life. Becoming Tsimshian examines the way in which names link members of a lineage to a past and to the places where that past unfolded. At traditional potlatch feasts, for example, collective social and symbolic behavior �gives the person to the name.� Oral histories recounted at a potlatch describe the origins of the name, of the house lineage, and of the lineage's rights to territories, resources, and heraldic privileges. This ownership is renewed and recognized by successive generations, and the historical relationship to the land is remembered and recounted in the lineage's chronicles, or adawx. In investigating the different dimensions of the Tsimshian naming system, Christopher F. Roth draws extensively on recent literature, archival reference, and elders in Tsimshian communities. Becoming Tsimshian, which covers important themes in linguistic and cultural anthropology and ethnic studies, will be of great value to scholars in Native American studies and Northwest Coast anthropology, as well as in linguistics.

Culture

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Thomas Crosby and the Tsimshian

Author : Clarence R. Bolt
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 0774842865
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book Thomas Crosby and the Tsimshian written by Clarence R. Bolt and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Thomas Crobsy and the Tsimshian: Small Shoes for Feet Too Large, Clarence Bolt demonstrates that the Indians were conscious participants in the acculturation and conversion process -- as long as this met their goals -- and not merely passive receivers of the blessings as typically reported by the missionaries. In order to understand the complexities of Indian-European contact, Bolt argues, one must look at the reasons for the Indians' behaviour as well as those of the Europeans. He points out that the Indians actively influenced the manner in which their relationships with the white population developed, often resulting in a complex interaction in which the values of both groups rubbed off on each other.

Culture

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Total Pages : 132 pages
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Download or read book Culture written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Living Our Cultures, Sharing Our Heritage

Author : Aron A. Crowell
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
ISBN 13 : 1588342700
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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Download or read book Living Our Cultures, Sharing Our Heritage written by Aron A. Crowell and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2010-05-18 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Living Our Cultures, Sharing Our Heritage: The First Peoples of Alaska features more than 200 objects representing the masterful artistry and design traditions of twenty Alaska Native peoples. Based on a collaborative exhibition created by Alaska Native communities, the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, and the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center, this richly illustrated volume celebrates both the long-awaited return of ancestral treasures to their native homeland and the diverse cultures in which they were created. Despite the North's transformation through globalizing change, the objects shown in these pages are interpretable within ongoing cultural frames, articulated in languges still spoken. They were made for a way of life on the land that is carried on today throughout Alaska. Dialogue with the region's First Peoples evokes past meanings but focuses equally on contemporary values, practices, and identities. Objects and narratives show how each Alaska Native nation is unique—and how all are connected. After introductions to the history of the land and its people, universal themes of “Sea, Land, Rivers,” “Family and Community,” and “Ceremony and Celebration” are explored referencing exquisite masks, parkas, beaded garments, basketry, weapons, and carvings that embody the diverse environments and practices of their makers. Accompanied by traditional stories and personal accounts by Alaska Native elders, artists, and scholars, each piece featured in Living Our Cultures, Sharing Our Heritage evokes both historical and contemporary meaning, and breathes the life of its people.

The Heavens Are Changing

Author : Susan Neylan
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 9780773525733
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (257 download)

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Download or read book The Heavens Are Changing written by Susan Neylan and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2003 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of Protestant missionization among the Tsimshianic-speaking peoples of the North Pacific Coast of British Columbia during the latter half of the nineteenth century

The Tapestry of Culture

Author : Abraham Rosman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442252898
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book The Tapestry of Culture written by Abraham Rosman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most exciting thing about anthropology is that it enables the student to become acquainted with people of different cultures. The Tapestry of Culture provides the student with the basic concepts necessary to understand these different cultures while showing that cultural variations occur within certain limits. Though the forces of globalization have caused cultures of the world around us to become increasingly similar, the book shows that people nevertheless cling to ethnic identities, and their cultural distinctiveness. The tenth edition of this popular textbook incorporates new material throughout, such as ethnographic examples in every chapter; strengthened discussions of gender, transnationalism, and globalization; and more. To enhance the experience of both instructors and students, the tenth edition is accompanied by a learning package that includes an instructor’s manual with outlines, key terms, discussion questions, lists of films and other resources, and more; a test bank; and a companion website.

Culture

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 132 pages
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Download or read book Culture written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Culture

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Total Pages : 132 pages
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Download or read book Culture written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Households of Faith

Author : Nancy Christie
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 0773522719
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (735 download)

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Download or read book Households of Faith written by Nancy Christie and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2002 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Households of Faith examines a variety of religious traditions with a particular focus on the way in which religious communities define gender identities. The authors explore the boundaries drawn in religious discourse between the private and public, offering a revisionist perspective on the theoretical framework of separate spheres. By analysing gender relations within the matrix of the family, they explore both the conflicts and interdependency of gender roles.

Native America [3 volumes]

Author : Daniel S. Murphree
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1726 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Native America [3 volumes] written by Daniel S. Murphree and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-03-09 with total page 1726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Employing innovative research and unique interpretations, these essays provide a fresh perspective on Native American history by focusing on how Indians lived and helped shape each of the United States. Native America: A State-by-State Historical Encyclopedia comprises 50 chapters offering interpretations of Native American history through the lens of the states in which Indians lived or helped shape. This organizing structure and thematic focus allows readers access to information on specific Indians and the regions they lived in while also providing a collective overview of Native American relationships with the United States as a whole. These three volumes synthesize scholarship on the Native American past to provide both an academic and indigenous perspective on the subject, covering all states and the native peoples who lived in them or were instrumental to their development. Each state is featured in its own chapter, authored by a specialist on the region and its indigenous peoples. Each essay has these main sections: Chronology, Historical Overview, Notable Indians, Cultural Contributions, and Bibliography. The chapters are interspersed with photographs and illustrations that add visual clarity to the written content, put a human face on the individuals described, and depict the peoples and environment with which they interacted.

Nonunilineal Descent Groups

Author : Daniel A. Grossman
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1465305785
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (653 download)

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Download or read book Nonunilineal Descent Groups written by Daniel A. Grossman and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-01-20 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: none

Contact and Conflict

Author : Robin Fisher
Publisher : UBC Press
ISBN 13 : 0774844620
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book Contact and Conflict written by Robin Fisher and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1977, Contact and Conflict has remained an important book, which has inspired numerous scholars to examine further the relationships between the Indians and the Europeans -- fur traders as well as settlers. For this edition, Robin Fisher has written a new introduction in which he surveys the literature since 1977 and comments on any new insights into these relationships.