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Item specifics
- Condition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Product Group
- Book
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- IsTextBook
- Yes
- ISBN
- 9780820324913
- Book Title
- Wisdom from a Rainforest : the Spiritual Journey of an Anthropologist
- Publisher
- University of Georgia Press
- Item Length
- 8.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2003
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Genre
- Nature, Political Science, Social Science
- Topic
- Environmental Conservation & Protection, Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, World / Asian
- Item Weight
- 11.9 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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Publisher
University of Georgia Press
ISBN-10
0820324914
ISBN-13
9780820324913
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2859219
Product Key Features
Book Title
Wisdom from a Rainforest : the Spiritual Journey of an Anthropologist
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2003
Topic
Environmental Conservation & Protection, Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, World / Asian
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Political Science, Social Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
11.9 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
"The observations and insights ofWisdom from a Rainforestare thought-provoking, and for the visionaries among us potentially inspiring."--Bloomsbury Review, "This little gem of a book provides empirical evidence for the claim that native peoples have a higher level of ecological sophistication and spiritual aliveness-though Schlegel is no romanticist. The book is valuable not only in its story of these ancient peoples, but in the honesty and depth of Schlegel's own spiritual evolution away from a one-dimensional secularism to a deeper level of knowing."--Tikkun, "Filled with Teduray knowledge and wisdom and with Schlegel's own field experiences. A book for the general reader, but anthropology students and teachers will find it rewarding, and theologians may find it genuinely transformative."-- Choice, "This little gem of a book provides empirical evidence for the claim that native peoples have a higher level of ecological sophistication and spiritual aliveness-though Schlegel is no romanticist. The book is valuable not only in its story of these ancient peoples, but in the honesty and depth of Schlegel's own spiritual evolution away from a one-dimensional secularism to a deeper level of knowing."-- Tikkun, "An encounter between worlds that leaves the reader no doubt which is the more civilized. . . . The nearly paradisiacal coexistence Schlegel documents is not only inspiring but also thought-provoking."-- Islands, "Schlegel gives us a tremendously moving portrait of a remarkable, peaceful society. With this, he weaves the story of his own personal transformation, describing how life with the Teduray touched him to his core. This is a difficult, humbling task that Schlegel takes on, but he does it brilliantly.Wisdom from a Rainforestis destined to take its place among the great works of ethnography leading to personal enlightenment and catharsis."--Jerry Mander, author ofIn the Absence of the Sacred, "Very readable . . . A compelling portrait of a way of life very different from our own."-- Washington Post Book World, "Very readable . . . A compelling portrait of a way of life very different from our own."--Washington Post Book World, Filled with Teduray knowledge and wisdom and with Schlegel's own field experiences. A book for the general reader, but anthropology students and teachers will find it rewarding, and theologians may find it genuinely transformative., "An encounter between worlds that leaves the reader no doubt which is the more civilized. . . . The nearly paradisiacal coexistence Schlegel documents is not only inspiring but also thought-provoking."--Islands, "Immensely readable and engrossing . A book that integrates the personal, spiritual, and social. It is an introduction to another world and a subversion of our own."--Marcus Borg, Hundere Professor of Religion and Culture, Oregon State University, "Schlegel gives us a tremendously moving portrait of a remarkable, peaceful society. With this, he weaves the story of his own personal transformation, describing how life with the Teduray touched him to his core. This is a difficult, humbling task that Schlegel takes on, but he does it brilliantly. Wisdom from a Rainforest is destined to take its place among the great works of ethnography leading to personal enlightenment and catharsis."--Jerry Mander, author of In the Absence of the Sacred, "Astute discussions of creation myths, religion, and daily living habits . . . Part serious anthropology and part reflection from the distance of years, the book is finally a testament to one of the myriad of vanished peoples of this century."--Kirkus Reviews, "Filled with Teduray knowledge and wisdom and with Schlegel's own field experiences. A book for the general reader, but anthropology students and teachers will find it rewarding, and theologians may find it genuinely transformative."--Choice, This little gem of a book provides empirical evidence for the claim that native peoples have a higher level of ecological sophistication and spiritual aliveness-though Schlegel is no romanticist. The book is valuable not only in its story of these ancient peoples, but in the honesty and depth of Schlegel's own spiritual evolution away from a one-dimensional secularism to a deeper level of knowing., "The observations and insights of Wisdom from a Rainforest are thought-provoking, and for the visionaries among us potentially inspiring."-- Bloomsbury Review, "Astute discussions of creation myths, religion, and daily living habits . . . Part serious anthropology and part reflection from the distance of years, the book is finally a testament to one of the myriad of vanished peoples of this century."-- Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Decimal
959.9/7
Synopsis
Schlegel's lively ethnography of the Teduray portrays how their behavior and traditions revolved around kindness and compassion for humans, animals, and the spirits sharing their worlds. Schlegel describes the Teduray's remarkable legal system and their strong story-telling tradition, their elaborate cosmology, and their ritual celebrations., In the early sixties, Stuart Schlegel went into a remote rainforest on the Philippine island of Mindanao as an anthropologist in search of material. What he found was a group of people whose tolerant, gentle way of life would transform his own values and beliefs profoundly. Wisdom from a Rainforest is Schlegel's testament to his experience and to the Teduray people of Figel, from whom he learned such vital, lasting lessons. Schlegel's lively ethnography of the Teduray portrays how their behavior and traditions revolved around kindness and compassion for humans, animals, and the spirits sharing their worlds. Schlegel describes the Teduray's remarkable legal system and their strong story-telling tradition, their elaborate cosmology, and their ritual celebrations. At the same time, Schlegel recounts his own transformation--how his worldview as a member of an advanced, civilized society was shaken to the core by a so-called primitive people. He begins to realize how culturally determined his own values are and to see with great clarity how much the Teduray can teach him about gender equality, tolerance for difference, generosity, and cooperation. By turns funny, tender, and gripping, Wisdom from a Rainforest honors the Teduray's legacy and helps us see how much we can learn from a way of life so different from our own.
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- 9***e (148)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseUSPS shipping kept me informed Professionally packaging 100% perfect description Great value Plan future purchases with this seller Regards jeff
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