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Dancing with a Ghost: Exploring Aboriginal Reality,Used
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As a Crown Attorney working with First Nations in remote northwestern Ontario, Rupert Ross learned that he was routinely misinterpreting the behaviour of Aboriginal victims, witnesses, and offenders, both in and out of court. He discovered that he regularly drew wrong conclusions when he encountered witnesses who wouldnt make eye contact, victims who wouldnt testify in the presence of the accused, and parents who showed great reluctance to interfere in their childrens offending behaviour. With the assistance of Aboriginal teachers, he began to see that behind such behaviour lay a complex web of coherent cultural commandments that he had never suspected, much less understood.As his awareness of traditional Native teachings grew, he found that the areas of miscommunication extended well beyond the courtroom, causing crosscultural misunderstandingand illinformed condemnation.Dancing with a Ghost is Rosss attempt to give some definition to the cultural gap that bedevils the relationships and distorts the communications between Native peoples and the dominant white Canadian societyand to encourage others to begin their own respectful crosscultural explorations. As Ross discovered, traditional perspectives have a great deal to offer modernday Canada, not only in the context of justice but also in terms of the broader concepts of peaceful social organization and personal fulfilment.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Dancing with a Ghost: Exploring Aboriginal Reality'? A: The book explores the cultural misunderstandings between Aboriginal peoples and the dominant white Canadian society, focusing on the author's experiences as a Crown Attorney working with First Nations.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Dancing with a Ghost' is Rupert Ross.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Dancing with a Ghost' have? A: The book has a total of 248 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Dancing with a Ghost' published? A: The book was published on January 31, 2006.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under African American Studies.
- Q: Does the book address any specific cultural teachings? A: Yes, the book discusses traditional Native teachings and their relevance to modern-day Canada.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in cross-cultural communication? A: Yes, it is suitable for readers interested in understanding cross-cultural communication and the complexities of Aboriginal realities.
- Q: What are some key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include cultural miscommunication, the complexities of Aboriginal behavior, and the importance of respectful cross-cultural exploration.