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Strangers to Relatives is an intimate and illuminating look at a typical but misunderstood part of anthropological fieldwork in North America: the adoption and naming of anthropologists by Native families and communities. Adoption and naming have long been a common way for Native peoples in Canada and the United States to deal with strangers who are not enemies. For over a century, adoption and naming have also served as an important means for many Native American and First Nation communities to become connected to the anthropologists visiting and writing about them.In this outstanding volume, leading anthropologists in the United States and Canada discuss this issue by focusing on the cases of such prominent earlier scholars as Lewis Henry Morgan and Franz Boas. They also share personal experiences of adoption and naming and offer a range of stimulating perspectives on the significance of these practices in the past and today. The contributors explore the impact of adoption and naming upon the relationship between scholar and Native community, considering in particular two key issues: How does adoption affect the fieldwork and subsequent interpretations by anthropologists, and in turn, how are Native individuals and communities themselves affected by adopting an outside scholar whose aim is to learn and write about them?Strangers to Relatives not only sheds valuable light on how anthropology fieldwork is conducted but also makes a seminal contribution to our understanding of the ongoing, often troubled relationship between the academy and Native communities.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Strangers to Relatives'? A: 'Strangers to Relatives' explores the adoption and naming practices of anthropologists by Native families in North America, shedding light on the relationships formed between scholars and Native communities.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Sergei A. Kan, a noted anthropologist.
- Q: What themes are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as the impact of adoption on fieldwork, the significance of naming practices, and the historical relationships between anthropologists and Native communities.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Strangers to Relatives' contains a total of 270 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 1, 2001.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Strangers to Relatives' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: This book falls under the category of Native American Studies.
- Q: Does the book include personal experiences of anthropologists? A: Yes, the book includes personal experiences from leading anthropologists regarding adoption and naming practices.
- Q: What kind of insights does the book provide about anthropology? A: The book provides insights into the complexities of anthropological fieldwork and the often troubled relationship between academia and Native communities.