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Brazil's Indians and the Onslaught of Civilization
The Yanomami and the Kayapo
The Yanomami and Kayapó, two indigenous groups of the Amazon rainforest, have become internationally known through their dramatic and highly publicized encounters with “civilization.” Both groups struggle to transcend internal divisions, preserve their traditional culture,...
ISBN: 9780295983622
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A Social and Political History
The practice of sanctuary—giving refuge to the threatened, vulnerable stranger—may be universal among humans. From primate populations to ancient religious traditions to the modern legal institution of asylum, anthropologist Linda Rabben explores the long history...
ISBN: 9780295999135
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