Kopenawa, Davi
The Falling Sky: Words of a Yanomami Shaman, with a New Foreword
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674292130
- author:
- Kopenawa, Davi
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- BELKNAP PR
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.4 x 4.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Anthropology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Falling Sky: Words of a Yanomami Shaman by Davi Kopenawa and Bruce Albert is a powerful account of an indigenous culture living in harmony with the online marketplaces forest. In richly evocative language, Davi Kopenawa recounts his initiation as a shaman and first experience of outsiders, including missionaries, cattle ranchers, government officials, and gold prospectors. This book is a rare first-person articulation of shamanic philosophy, offering a unique perspective on the devastating encounter between indigenous peoples and the global mining industry. A coming-of-age story entwined with this impassioned plea to respect indigenous peoples' rights, The Falling Sky paints an unforgettable picture of a world under threat from climate change and development. a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding more about the diverse beauty and wonder of existence, this book is a testament to the resilience and wisdom of the Yanomami people.
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