Being and Place among the Tlingit

(Part of the Culture, Place, and Nature: Studies in Anthropology and Environment Series)

by Thomas F. Thornton

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In Being and Place among the Tlingit, anthropologist Thomas F. Thornton examines the concept of place in the language, social structure, economy, and ritual of southeast Alaska's Tlingit Indians. Place signifies not only a specific geographical location but also reveals the ways in which individuals and social groups define themselves.

The notion of place consists of three dimensions - space, time, and experience - which are culturally...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0295987499

ISBN13:9780295987491

Release Date:November 2007

Publisher:University of Washington Press

Length:280 Pages

Weight:0.85 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.3" x 9.0"

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Cultural Native American Studies Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics

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