Brazil´s Indians and the Onslaught of Civilization: The Yanomami and the Kayapo
Linda Rabben
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, and defend their land from depredation, while seeking to benefit from the outside world, yet their prospects for the future seem very different. Placing each group in its historical context, Linda Rabben examines the relationship of the Kayapó and Yanomami to Brazilian society and the wider world. She combines academic research with a wide variety of sources, including celebrated leaders Paulinho Payakan and Davi Kopenawa, ... Read more
Show LessProduct Details
About Linda Rabben
Reviews for Brazil´s Indians and the Onslaught of Civilization: The Yanomami and the Kayapo
Choice