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All My Relatives: Exploring Lakota Ontology, Belief, And Ritual (New Visions In Native American And Indigenous Studies),New
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In All My Relatives David C. Posthumus Offers The First Revisionist History Of The Lakotas Religion And Culture In A Generation. He Applies Key Insights From What Has Been Called The Ontological Turn, Particularly The Dual Notions Of Interiority/Soul/Spirit And Physicality/Body And An Extended Notion Of Personhood, As Proposed By A. Irving Hallowell And Philippe Descola, Which Includes Humans As Well As Nonhumans. All My Relatives Demonstrates How A New Animist Framework Can Connect And Articulate Otherwise Disparate And Obscure Elements Of Lakota Ethnography. Stripped Of Its Problematic Nineteenthcentury Social Evolutionary Elements And Viewed As An Ontological Or Spiritual Alternative, This Reevaluated Concept Of Animism For A Twentyfirstcentury Sensibility Provides A Compelling Lens Through Which Traditional Lakota Mythology, Dreams And Visions, And Ceremony May Be Productively Analyzed And More Fully Understood.Posthumus Explores How Lakota Animist Beliefs Permeate The Understanding Of The Real World In Relation To Such Phenomena As The Personhood Of Rocks, Ghosts Or Spirits Of Deceased Humans And Animals, Meteorological Phenomena, Familiar Spirits Or Spirit Helpers, And Medicine Bundles. All My Relatives Offers New Insights Into Traditional Lakota Culture For A Deeper And More Enduring Understanding Of Indigenous Cosmology, Ontology, And Religion.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six and a half inches in length, one and twenty-six hundredths inches in width, and nine and a half inches in height.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains two hundred and ninety-four pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is David C. Posthumus, known for his work on Lakota culture and spirituality.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: This book falls under the genre of Native American studies, focusing on Lakota ontology, belief, and ritual.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to anthropology, indigenous studies, and spirituality.
- Q: How can I use this book for research? A: You can use this book for research by examining its insights into Lakota beliefs and cultural practices, as well as its discussions on animism.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for beginners in indigenous studies? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners, as it provides foundational insights into Lakota culture and spirituality.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or images? A: No, this book does not include illustrations or images; it focuses on text-based exploration of its themes.
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