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Northern Passage: Ethnography and Apprenticeship Among the Subarctic Dene,New
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What is it like living among and learning about the cultural realities of other people for the first time? Northern Passage uses the motif of apprenticeship to reveal the humbling, childlike quest of the novice ethnographer, on the one hand, and the trials of an active participant learning the intricacies of bush life and livelihood from subarctic Indian hunting partners and teachers, on the other hand. In the process, Jarvenpa's reflexive narrative presents a compelling vision of northern Dene or Athapaskan society. The Han people of the Yukon Territory and eastern Alaska, and the Chipewyan of northern Saskatchewan, emerge as vividly drawn actors in a cultural landscape distinctly influenced by gold miners, fur traders, missionaries, conservation officers, and other postcolonial agents. This candid but sensitive treatment deals with issues such as trapping economies, knowledge of the environment, dreaming and hunting power, permission and informed consent, language learning, accusations of spying, alcohol use, economic development, partnerships, notetaking, and the pros and cons of active participation. Jarvenpa's early field experiences unfold as a primer on false leads, setbacks and revealing discoveries building to a suspenseful aftershock.Titles of related interest also available from Waveland Press: Balicki, The Netsilik Eskimo (ISBN 9780881334357); Brody, Maps and Dreams: Indians of the British Columbia Frontier (ISBN 9780881339659); Kawagley, A Yupiaq Worldview: A Pathway to Ecology and Spirit, Second Edition (ISBN 9781577663843); and Ziker, Peoples of the Tundra: Northern Siberians in the PostCommunist Transition (ISBN 9781577662129).
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Northern Passage: Ethnography and Apprenticeship Among the Subarctic Dene'? A: The main theme revolves around the experience of living and learning about the cultural realities of the Subarctic Dene through the lens of apprenticeship, highlighting the challenges faced by novice ethnographers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Northern Passage' is Robert Jarvenpa.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a paperback book categorized under Native American Studies.
- Q: When was 'Northern Passage' published? A: The book was published on January 31, 1998.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 210 pages.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, it is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics such as trapping economies, language learning, economic development, and the cultural dynamics of the Han and Chipewyan peoples.
- Q: Does this book include any related titles? A: Yes, it mentions related titles such as 'The Netsilik Eskimo' and 'Maps and Dreams: Indians of the British Columbia Frontier'.
- Q: What kind of narrative style does the author use? A: Robert Jarvenpa uses a reflexive narrative style to present his early field experiences and cultural observations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in ethnography? A: Yes, 'Northern Passage' is well-suited for readers interested in ethnography, cultural studies, and Native American history.