Alma Gottlieb
Braided Worlds
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226305288
- author:
- Alma Gottlieb
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 6.00 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.60 (d)
- Genre:
- Social Sciences - General & Miscellaneous
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Braided Worlds explores the complex relationships between cultures through a deeply personal and anthropological lens. Alma Gottlieb and Philip Graham weave together their own stories with those of the villagers they have come to know over several decades, creating a rich tapestry of unexpected dramas and profound insights. Through their experiences, the authors grapple with the challenges of cultural contact, including the fraught nature of identity and belonging. They recount events that challenge their own perspectives, such as a remarkable encounter with a revered ancestor, and examine the impact of postcolonialism, race, and global inequity on a living village community. This book offers a nuanced exploration of the intersections between anthropology, literature, and personal experience, shedding light on the complexities of cultural engagement in West Africa.
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