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The Napo Runa Of Amazonian Ecuador (Interp Culture New Millennium)
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Michael Uzendoski'S Theoretically Informed Work Analyzes Value From The Perspective Of The Napo Runa People Of The Amazonian Ecuador.Based Upon Historical And Archival Research, As Well As The Author'S Years Of Fieldwork In Indigenous Communities, The Napo Runa Of Amazonian Ecuadorpresents Theoretical Issues Of Value, Poetics, And Kinship As Linked To The Author'S Intersubjective Experiences In Napo Runa Culture. Drawing On Insights From The Theory Of Gift And Value, Uzendoski Argues That Napo Runa Culture Personifies Value By Transforming Things Into People Through A Process Of Subordinating Them To Human Relationships. While Many Traditional Exchange Models Treat The Production Of Things As Inconsequential, The Napo Runa Understand Production To Involve A Relationship With Natural Beings (Plants, Animals, And Spirits Of The Forest) That They Believe Share Spiritual Substance, Or Samai. Value Is The Outcome Of A Complicated Poetics Of Transformation By Which Things And Persons Are Woven Into Kinship Forms That Define Daily Social And Ritual Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Napo Runa of Amazonian Ecuador'? A: The book analyzes value from the perspective of the Napo Runa people, linking theoretical issues of value, poetics, and kinship to the author's intersubjective experiences within their culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael Uzendoski, who has conducted extensive historical, archival, and fieldwork research among indigenous communities.
- Q: What is the significance of the Napo Runa culture in the book? A: The Napo Runa culture is portrayed as personifying value by transforming objects into relationships through a unique understanding of production, kinship, and natural beings.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 216 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Napo Runa of Amazonian Ecuador'? A: The book was published on September 12, 2005.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the theory of gift and value, poetics of transformation, and the relationship between people and natural beings.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic research due to its theoretical insights and extensive fieldwork by the author.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Native American studies.
- Q: Is 'The Napo Runa of Amazonian Ecuador' available in other formats? A: Currently, the book is listed only in paperback format.