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Trekking Through History: The Huaorani of Amazonian Ecuador (Historical Ecology),New
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The Huaorani of Ecuador lived as hunters and gatherers in the Amazonian rainforest for hundred of years, largely undisturbed by western civilization. Since their first encounter with North American missionaries in 1956, they have held a special place in journalistic and popular imagination as 'Ecuador's last savages.' Trekking Through History is the first description of Huaorani society and culture according to modern standards of ethnographic writing. Through her comprehensive study of their extraordinary tradition of trekking, Laura Rival shows that the Huaorani cannot be seen merely as anachronistic survivors of the Spanish Conquest. Her critical reappraisal of the notions of agricultural regression and cultural devolution challenges the universal application of the thesis that marginal tribes of the Amazon Basin represent devolved populations who have lost their knowledge of agriculture. Far from being an evolutionary event, trekking expresses cultural creativity and political agency. Through her detailed comparative discussion of native Amazonian representations of history and the environment, Rival illustrates the unique way the Huaorani have socialized nature by choosing to depend on resources created in the pasthighlighting the unique contribution anthropology makes to the study of environmental history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Trekking Through History: The Huaorani of Amazonian Ecuador'? A: The book focuses on the Huaorani people's culture and society, particularly their traditional practices of trekking in the Amazon rainforest, and challenges misconceptions about their way of life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Trekking Through History' is Laura Rival, an anthropologist who provides a detailed ethnographic study of the Huaorani.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include cultural creativity, political agency, and the Huaorani's relationship with their environment, challenging the notion of cultural regression among indigenous tribes.
- Q: How long is 'Trekking Through History: The Huaorani of Amazonian Ecuador'? A: The book has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on August 15, 2002.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this edition of 'Trekking Through History' is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Native American studies.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding environmental history? A: Yes, it provides valuable insights into how the Huaorani interact with their environment, making it relevant for studies in environmental history.