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Yuungnaqpiallerput / The Way We Genuinely Live: Masterworks of Yup'ik Science and Survival,New
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Honorable mention for the Victor Turner Award for Ethnographic Writing from the Society for Humanistic AnthropologyHonorable mention for the 2008 William Mills Prize for NonFiction Polar BooksSurvival in the harsh subarctic environment requires great resourcefulness and ingenuity. The Yup'ik people of southwest Alaska meet the challenge by using traditional technology and by following a philosophy that recognizes the personhood of all living things and the environment. Their use of nature's resources is a testament to the mutual respect and generosity that exists between humans and the animals, plants, land, and sea that sustain them.Wastefulness being disrespectful, Yup'ik elders made use of every last scrap from hunts and harvests: seal guts became warm, waterproof, and breathable parkas; the skins of fish were fashioned into waterproof mittens, while their heads and entrails were stored in naturally refrigerated pits as insurance against future famine. Dried grasses became anything from insulating socks to bedding to sled rope, or even goggles to protect against snow blindness; rancid seal oil mixed with tundra moss became 'Yup'ik epoxy' for caulking and gluing; and driving snow was manipulated to provide a defense against its own dangers. Although tools have changed, Yup'ik people today continue to engage in many traditional harvesting activities, using these new means to accomplish distinctly Yup'ik ends.In Yuungnaqpiallerput / The Way We Genuinely Live, Yup'ik elders examine tools and dailyuse items, explaining how they were made and for what purpose. Just as Western science relies on the testing of hypotheses, Yup'ik science developed its technologies through systematic trial and error, yielding ingenious and effective solutions to life's challenges. The elders also delve beyond the practical aspects of these artifacts to elucidate the ways in which their creation and use are part of Yup'ik cosmology and traditional spiritual values. Every item carries special significance, and the actions associated with each should be undertaken with awareness and deliberation, for nothing goes unnoticed by the consciousness of the surrounding universe. Ann FienupRiordan explores these manifestations of Yup'ik technology by following the seasonal cycle of harvests and ceremonial renewals, a journey revealing the beauty of these artifacts that extends beyond the aesthetic surface to connect with the living pulse of the universe.
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'Yuungnaqpiallerput / The Way We Genuinely Live: Masterworks of Yup'ik Science and Survival'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Ann Fienup-Riordan.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has three hundred seventy-six pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures nine point zero two inches in length, one point two six inches in width, and twelve point zero one inches in height.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the Native American category.
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- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study as it has received honors like the Victor Turner Award for Ethnographic Writing.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of Yup'ik science, survival, traditional technology, and the relationship between humans and nature.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for children? A: Yes, this book can be appropriate for older children interested in cultural studies, but adult supervision is advised due to its complex themes.
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