The Spears of Twilight by Philippe Descola

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The Spears of Twilight by Philippe Descola

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Summary

The Jivaro tribe have survived in the Amazonian jungle by headhunting. Only one representative of civilized society, Philippe Descola, has been admitted to their company. In this book he describes their myths, their interpretation of dreams and their concepts of time and nature and leadership.

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The Spears of Twilight by Philippe Descola

The Jivaro tribe, or Achuar, as they prefer to be known, have survived in isolation in the Amazonian jungle by headhunting. They have preserved a tribal life which resembles that of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. Only one representative of civilized society, Philippe Descola has been admitted to their company. This book depicts an unfamiliar civilization whose values are often bizarre to Western eyes. Over 20 years of increasing intimacy with the Achuar, Descola has produced a portrait of a culture no less complex than our own. He describes their myths, their interpretation of dreams and their concepts of time and nature and leadership.

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ISBN 13 9780006863526
ISBN 10 0006863523
Title The Spears of Twilight
Author Philippe Descola
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 1997-02-03
Number of pages 512
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.