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Spirit and the Flesh: Sexual Diversity in American Indian Culture,Used
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Winner of the: Gay Book of the Year Award, American Library Association; Ruth Benedict Award, Society of Lesbian and Gay Anthropologists; Award for Outstanding Scholarship, World Congress for SexologyAuthors note: Shortly after the second revised edition this book was published in 1992, the term 'TwoSpirit Person' became more popular among native people than the older anthropological term 'berdache.' When I learned of this new term, I began strongly supporting the use of this newer term. I believe that people should be able to call themselves whatever they wish, and scholars should respect and acknowledge their change of terminology. I went on record early on in convincing other anthropologists to shift away from use of the word berdache and in favor of using TwoSpirit. Nevertheless, because this book continues to be sold with the use of berdache, many people have assumed that I am resisting the newer term. Nothing could be further from the truth. Unless continued sales of this book will justify the publication of a third revised edition in the future, it is not possible to rewrite what is already printed, Therefore, I urge readers of this book, as well as activists who are working to gain more respect for gender variance, mentally to substitute the term 'TwoSpirit' in the place of 'berdache' when reading this text. Walter L. Williams, Los Angeles, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Spirit and the Flesh'? A: 'Spirit and the Flesh: Sexual Diversity in American Indian Culture' primarily explores the concept of sexual diversity within American Indian cultures, emphasizing the evolution of terminology and understanding surrounding gender identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Spirit and the Flesh' is Walter L. Williams, who is recognized for his contributions to the study of sexuality and gender in anthropology.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: 'Spirit and the Flesh' has won several prestigious awards, including the Gay Book of the Year Award from the American Library Association and the Ruth Benedict Award from the Society of Lesbian and Gay Anthropologists.
- Q: Is this book a new edition? A: No, 'Spirit and the Flesh' was published in 1992 and is a revised edition of earlier works by the author.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, meaning it may show some signs of wear but is still readable and in acceptable shape.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Spirit and the Flesh' contains a total of 368 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can you provide a summary of the author's note? A: In the author's note, Walter L. Williams discusses the shift in terminology from 'berdache' to 'Two-Spirit' and emphasizes the importance of respecting individuals' preferences in self-identification.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'Spirit and the Flesh' is categorized under Sexuality.
- Q: When was 'Spirit and the Flesh' first published? A: 'Spirit and the Flesh' was first published on April 1, 1992.