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Explores belief systems of multiple indigenous groups for a broad cultural perspective
Includes extensive quotations from interviews to provide authentic voices
Focuses on topics such as purpose of life, marriage, freedom of thought, and death for deep philosophical insight
Written by a renowned anthropologist for academic and lay audience appeal
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Classic of anthropology explores belief systems of Winnebago, Oglala Sioux, Maori, Banda, Batak, Tahitian and Hawaiian, Zuni, and Ewe. Fascinating topics include purpose of life, marriage, freedom of thought, death, nature of reality, and other concepts. The author allows his subjects to speak for themselves by quoting extensively from in