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Native American Worldviews - An Introduction (Paperback)
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Native American Worldviews - An Introduction (Paperback)
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In this excellent survey of Native American worldviews, philosopher
of religion Jerry H. Gill emphasizes the value of tracing the
overarching themes and broad contours of Native American belief
systems. He presents an integrated view to serve as an introduction
to ways of life and perspectives on the world far different from
those of the dominant Euro-American culture. Drawing on the
scholarship of anthropologists and specialists in American Indian
Studies, Gill brings together much original research in broad,
accessible chapters. He explores Native American origin stories,
the special connotations given to spatial concepts such as the
cardinal directions and the circle, the influence of the seasons
and the cycles of life on different cultures, and clan and kinship
systems. Separate chapters are devoted to key ceremonies and
customs as well as to concepts of health, harmony, virtues, wisdom,
and beauty. The final chapter considers the devastating effects on
native peoples of the European incursion into North America. Gill
discusses the reservation system, attempts at assimilation and
resistance, the recent renaissance of American Indian cultures, and
prospects for the future. A valuable appendix presents a
representative sampling of Native American writings on beliefs and
origin stories. This excellent introduction to the many diverse yet
related American Indian worldviews will be a welcome resource for
teachers of introductory courses in Native American Studies or
philosophy of religion, as well as laypersons with an interest in
native cultures.
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