Names and Nunavut: Culture and Identity in the Inuit Homeland

by Valerie Alia

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On the surface, naming is simply a way to classify people and their environments. The premise of this study is that it is much more - a form of social control, a political activity, a key to identity maintenance and transformation. Governments legislate and regulate naming; people fight to take, keep, or change their names. A name change can indicate subjugation or liberation, depending on the circumstances. But it always signifies a change in...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1845454138

ISBN13:9781845454135

Release Date:December 2008

Publisher:Berghahn Books

Length:208 Pages

Weight:0.59 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Related Subjects

Cultural First Nations History Native American Studies Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics

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