Dinéjí Na'nitin : Navajo traditional teachings and history
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Published
Boulder : University Press of Colorado, [2012].
Physical Desc
x, 287 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Status
Moab Library - Adult Non-fiction Book
979.1 MCPHER
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Published
Boulder : University Press of Colorado, [2012].
Format
Book
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-274) and index.
Description
"Traditional teachings derived from stories and practices passed through generations lie at the core of a well-balanced Navajo life. These teachings are based on a very different perspective of the physical and spiritual world than that found in general American culture. Dinéjí Na'nitin is an introduction to traditional Navajo teachings and history for a non-Navajo audience, providing a glimpse into this unfamiliar domain and illuminating the power and experience of the Navajo worldview. Historian Robert McPherson discusses basic Navajo concepts such as divination, good and evil, prophecy, and metaphorical thought, as well as these topics' relevance in daily life, making these far-ranging ideas accessible to the contemporary reader. He also considers the toll of cultural loss on modern Navajo culture as many traditional values and institutions are confronted by those of dominant society. Using both historical and modern examples, he shows how cultural change has shifted established views and practices and illustrates the challenge younger generations face in maintaining the beliefs and customs their parents and grandparents have shared over generations. This intimate look at Navajo values and customs will appeal not only to students and scholars of Native American studies, ethnic studies, and anthropology but to any reader interested in Navajo culture or changing traditional lifeways."--Publisher's website.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
McPherson, R. S. (2012). Dinéjí Na'nitin: Navajo traditional teachings and history . University Press of Colorado.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McPherson, Robert S., 1947-. 2012. Dinéjí Na'nitin: Navajo Traditional Teachings and History. University Press of Colorado.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McPherson, Robert S., 1947-. Dinéjí Na'nitin: Navajo Traditional Teachings and History University Press of Colorado, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)McPherson, Robert S. Dinéjí Na'nitin: Navajo Traditional Teachings and History University Press of Colorado, 2012.
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