"This study covers 300 years of St. Johnian history from the
plantation economy of the early 1700s through the peasant economy
of the late 1800s inclusive of the present tourist-based economy.
The author employs archival records as well as field data, arguing
that most anthropologists have shied away from supporting their
interpretation with historical research . . . her treatment of the
impact of tourism is outstanding, demonstrating that the
establishment of a national park on the island has been a mixed
blessing. . . . A significant contribution to ethnology."--Choice
"Olwig presents two refreshing perspectives on life in a Caribbean
community: the development of an Afro-American way of life and an
appreciation of the dignified ways in which St. Johnians use an
ideology of exchange to help them shape a distinctive sense of
themselves. This is a well-balanced, rich, and very solid
contribution to Caribbean studies, creatively combining history and
ethnography."--Richard Price, Johns Hopkins University Dr. Olwig
teaches anthropology at the University of Copenhagen.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!