The Falling Sky
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Biography & Memoir
| Author: | Davi Kopenawa | ISBN: | 9780674727076 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press | Publication: | November 15, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Davi Kopenawa |
| ISBN: | 9780674727076 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Publication: | November 15, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press |
| Language: | English |
Anthropologist Bruce Albert captures the poetic voice of Davi Kopenawa, shaman and spokesman for the Yanomami of the Brazilian Amazon, in this unique reading experience--a coming-of-age story, historical account, and shamanic philosophy, but most of all an impassioned plea to respect native rights and preserve the Amazon rainforest.
Anthropologist Bruce Albert captures the poetic voice of Davi Kopenawa, shaman and spokesman for the Yanomami of the Brazilian Amazon, in this unique reading experience--a coming-of-age story, historical account, and shamanic philosophy, but most of all an impassioned plea to respect native rights and preserve the Amazon rainforest.
