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Crossing Between Worlds: The Navajo of Canyon De Chelly,New
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The Navajo people of Canyon de Chelly must negotiate a delicate balance between the old and the new as they struggle to maintain their traditional ways of life in the midst of archaeologists, U.S. Park Service employees, and the increasing numbers of tourists who come to visit this hauntingly beautiful part of northeastern Arizona. Anthropologistwriter Jeanne Simonelli, who worked at Canyon de Chelly as a seasonal park ranger, interweaves stories of her personal experiences and friendships with canyon residents with discussions of native history and culture in the region. Focusing on the members of one extended Navajo family, Simonelli describes the small moments of their daily lives: shearing goats, baking bread, attending a solemn allnight health ceremony, washing clothes at the local laundromat, playing traditional games and contemporary sports, talking about the history of the Dinthe Navajo peopleand pondering the changes they have witnessed in the canyon and the difficulties they confront. Crossing Between Worlds is sumptuously illustrated with insightful blackandwhite photographs that document the everyday activities of Navajo families in one of the most spectacular corners of the American Southwest.Title of related interest from Waveland Press: Downs, The Navajo (ISBN 9780881330373).Visit waveland.com for a complete list of modern and classic ethnographies on Apache, Comanche, Crow, Navajo, Papago, Pueblo, Shoshone, Sioux, and other American Indian cultures.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Crossing Between Worlds: The Navajo of Canyon De Chelly'? A: The book focuses on the lives of the Navajo people in Canyon de Chelly, exploring their traditional ways of life amidst modern influences such as tourism and archaeology.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jeanne M. Simonelli, an anthropologist and former park ranger at Canyon de Chelly.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features insightful black-and-white photographs that document the everyday activities of Navajo families.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 152 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a new item.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Crossing Between Worlds'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on February 27, 2008.
- Q: Is there a related title mentioned in the book? A: Yes, a related title is 'The Navajo' by Downs, with ISBN 9780881330373.
- Q: What cultural aspects does the author discuss in the book? A: The author discusses the native history and culture of the Navajo people, focusing on their traditions and the changes they face.
- Q: Can you describe the author's personal connection to Canyon de Chelly? A: Jeanne Simonelli shares her personal experiences and friendships with canyon residents, providing a unique perspective on their daily lives.