Migrants Of The Mountains: The Cultural Ecology Of The Blue Miao (Hmong Njua) Of Thailand
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: William Robert Geddes
Binding: Hardback
Published: CLARENDON PRESS, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Fold-out map intact.
This seminal ethnographic study, Migrants Of The Mountains, chronicles the intricate social structures and cultural practices of the Land Dayaks, an indigenous group residing in the mountainous regions of Borneo. The work presents a meticulous account of their migration patterns, economic strategies, and spiritual beliefs, offering profound insights into human adaptation and community resilience. It illustrates the complex interplay between environment and culture, detailing the challenges and triumphs of a society shaped by its unique geographical context. This insightful volume argues for a deeper understanding of indigenous lifeways, providing a valuable resource for scholars of anthropology and Southeast Asian studies.
Author: William Robert Geddes
Binding: Hardback
Published: CLARENDON PRESS, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Fold-out map intact.
This seminal ethnographic study, Migrants Of The Mountains, chronicles the intricate social structures and cultural practices of the Land Dayaks, an indigenous group residing in the mountainous regions of Borneo. The work presents a meticulous account of their migration patterns, economic strategies, and spiritual beliefs, offering profound insights into human adaptation and community resilience. It illustrates the complex interplay between environment and culture, detailing the challenges and triumphs of a society shaped by its unique geographical context. This insightful volume argues for a deeper understanding of indigenous lifeways, providing a valuable resource for scholars of anthropology and Southeast Asian studies.