The Land of Naked People (Hardcover: Illustrated: 268 pages)
- Overview |
- Compare Prices |
- Publishers Notes
Product Details: The Land of Naked People
| Author: | Madhusree Mukerjee |
| Format: | Hardcover: Illustrated: 268 pages. |
| Publisher: | Houghton Mifflin (08/01/2003) |
| ISBN: | 0618197362 |
| ISBN13: | 9780618197361 |
| Reading Level: |
Publisher Notes: The Land of Naked People
- On a lush, remote island, modern civilization has recently made contact with what may be the last group of Stone Age people. The Sentinelese wear no clothes, do not know how to start a fire, and have fervently rejected the intrusion of outsiders. But that is changing, writes Madhusree Mukerjee, who has had exceptional access to that island and the others that make up the Andaman chain in the Bay of Bengal.
Over seven years, Mukerjee found that other aboriginals on the islands have abandoned their ancient ways for enticements such as motorcycles and plastic toys. The price: outsiders have taken critical land, introduced serious diseases, and left the natives with a broken sense of self. This book offers unprecedented insights into the processes of colonization and modernization, the persistence of harmful myths about "savages," and the perennially fraught relationship between light- and dark-skinned peoples.
Mukerjee gives us a fascinating look at a world nearly gone. Combining anthropological findings with historical accounts and personal travel stories, she lets us glimpse a primeval, disappearing humanity.
Compare Prices: The Land of Naked People
| Store | Store Rating | Price | Notes/Coupons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.36Total Price N/A | New Item sale 30% off books, free shipping | Go to Store | ||
|
|
$2.19Total Price N/A | New Item fantastic prices with ease & comfort of amazon | Go to Store | |
| $18.82Total Price N/A | New Item free us shipping for items over $25!!! | Go to Store |
Rate & Write a Review: The Land of Naked People
Rate & Write a Review: The Land of Naked People
Please send us your feedback on our site. • Find, Compare, Read Reviews & Buy The Land of Naked People - Online @ Yahoo! Shopping • Want to see your products in Yahoo! Shopping? Build your own online store or Advertise with us. Current Advertisers Sign in • Make money with Yahoo! Shopping APIs, now powering Yahoo! Tech. • Learn more about our paid syndication program. • Sitemap • Top Searches • All Brands
Information about prices, products, services and merchants is provided by third parties and is for informational purposes only. Yahoo! does not represent or warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information, and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use.