Paths And Rivers
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Paths And Rivers
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Author : Roxana Waterson
language : en
Publisher: NUS Press
Release Date : 2009
Paths And Rivers written by Roxana Waterson and has been published by NUS Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Social Science categories.
The product of fieldwork extending over a thirty-year period, Paths and Rivers offers an unusually deep and broad picture of the Sa'dan Toraja as a society in dynamic transition over the course of the 20th century. The Toraja inhabit the mountainous highlands of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and are well known for their dramatic architecture, their unusual cliff burials, and their flamboyant ceremonies, which place extraordinary economic demands on individuals and families. A comparative perspective sets Toraja structure in the context of the Austronesian world, but the author also delves deeply into Toraja social memory to show how people think about their past, and to examine the usefulness of history and myth as a source of identity, a template for action, or a resource for claiming presence. The book gives a clear picture of the structure and ethos of the indigenous Toraja religion, the Aluk To Dolo or 'Way of the Ancestors', with its complex cycle of rituals. As more and more people convert to Christianity, Aluk To Dolo is in increasingly rapid decline; yet, certain Toraja rituals, especially mortuary rites and those that celebrate the rebuilding of origin houses, continue vigorously in Christianized forms. The book concludes with an analysis of the ceremonial economy, which draws upon both domestic and subsistence production and the global market economy. The 'Toraja' ethnic identity emerged during the past century as a response to far-reaching social changes initiated by the Dutch colonial regime and accelerated through ensuing regime changes and political developments, culminating in the effervescent mood of 'Reformation' since Soeharto's fall from power in 1998. In tracing these transformations, Paths and Rivers draws together a fascinating picture of one society's journey into modernity.
The River Path
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Author : John Greenleaf Whittier
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1878
The River Path written by John Greenleaf Whittier and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1878 with Bookbinding categories.
The River Path
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Author : John Greenleaf Whittier
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1800
The River Path written by John Greenleaf Whittier and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1800 with categories.
The River Path
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Author : Jennie L. Hansen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
The River Path written by Jennie L. Hansen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Bone marrow categories.
The Dark Path To The River
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Author : Joanne Leedom-Ackerman
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2016-02-16
The Dark Path To The River written by Joanne Leedom-Ackerman and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-16 with Fiction categories.
A political thriller about strong-minded women and men, The Dark Path to the River tells a love story that moves between Wall Street and Africa.
A River S Journey
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Author : Heather Hammonds
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
A River S Journey written by Heather Hammonds and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Readers (Primary) categories.
'A River's Journey' describes the path that is taken by a river. From the mountains it runs down to the sea.
On The Wandering Paths
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Author : Sylvain Tesson
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 2022-08-02
On The Wandering Paths written by Sylvain Tesson and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-02 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A walking journey through France’s vast interior becomes a meditation on both personal recovery and the role of history in the present—more than 425,000 copies sold in France After a free-climbing accident lands him in a coma and a hospital for four months, the French writer Sylvain Tesson makes a promise to himself: if he’s ever able to walk again, he will traverse the entire country of France on foot. Part literary adventure, part philosophical reflection on our contemporary consumer culture, On the Wandering Paths takes us deep into the heart of what Tesson terms France’s “hyperrural” zones. Tracing the obscure paths peasants once followed throughout the countryside, Tesson embarks on a three-month journey of solitude and personal contemplation as he walks along vast stretches of mountain ranges and rivers, encountering ancient Roman stone bridges and walkways, the French Foreign Legion, pagan prayer sites, Provençal villages, and the majestic Mont-Saint-Michel. Connecting deeply with the places he visits, his experiences inspire reflection on the essential need to disengage from the digital and immerse oneself in natural beauty. Rich with humor, historical insight, and literary power, On the Wandering Paths is both a meditation on the act of recovery and a potent recognition of the traces of our past in the present. Asking us to reassess our values and our relationship to the land, Tesson’s exquisite chronicle through landscapes that continue to resist urbanization and technology is a thoughtful—and thought-provoking—glimpse into a poet’s adventurous life. Les Chemins de Pierre, a film based on the book starring Jean Dujardin, is due to release in 2022.
Rivers Of Power
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Author : Laurence C. Smith
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2020-04-21
Rivers Of Power written by Laurence C. Smith and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-21 with Nature categories.
'As fascinating as it is beautifully written' JARED DIAMOND, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs and Steel Rivers, more than any road, technology or political event, have shaped the course of civilization. Rivers have opened frontiers, defined borders, supported trade, generated energy and fed billions. Most of our greatest cities stand on river banks or deltas, and our quest for mastery has spurred staggering advances in engineering, science and law. Rivers and their topographic divides have shaped the territories of nations and the migration of peoples, and yet - as their resources become ever more precious - can foster cooperation even among enemy states. And though they become increasingly domesticated, they remain a formidable global force: these vast arterial powers promote life but are capable of destroying everything in their path. From ancient Egypt to our growing contemporary metropolises, Rivers of Power reveals why rivers matter so profoundly to human civilization, and how they continue to be indispensable to our societies and wellbeing. 'Takes readers on a tour of the world's great rivers - past, present and future. The result is fascinating, eye-opening, sometimes alarming, and ultimately inspiring' Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction 'A tour de force ... From Herodotus musing on the Nile to the dam makers of modern China, this is their story' Fred Pearce, author of When the Rivers Run Dry 'Instructive and entertaining' The Times
101 Facts About Rivers
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Author : J. Lou Barnes
language : en
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Release Date : 2003-07-03
101 Facts About Rivers written by J. Lou Barnes and has been published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-07-03 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Describes the characteristics, formation, uses, plant and animal life, and conservation of rivers.
Paths In The Great Waters
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Author : Edward N. Hoare
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1883
Paths In The Great Waters written by Edward N. Hoare and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1883 with Bermuda Islands categories.