This revised edition presents 150 crafts and techniques of the art of living in harmony with nature from over one hundred traditional cultures. Peoples represented include Native Americans; indigenous peoples from Africa, Southeast Asia, and the South Pacific; and peasants from Europe and the Middle East. This unique information is not only useful but also highly educational to those interested in traditional technology for its own sake.
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YA-Like Foxfire of old, Levinson's book is a compilation of the societal histories and living customs of over 100 tribal peoples of the world. The text is divided into six main chapters: dwellings; basic skills and materials; crafts; foods (including hunting weapons and methods of preservation); recreation; and culture, language, and customs. Provocative information includes the details of head shrinking, witchcraft, and sorcery, and physical standards of beauty. The book contains clear black-and-white illustrations. YAs who need specific details on the building of an igloo, the proper operation of a boomerang, instructions for a cat's cradle, or those who are simply curious will enjoy browsing through this treasure trove of information on the basics of life for nonindustrial peoples all over the world. A must for collections that don't have the first edition.
Carol Beall, Immanuel Christian School, Springfield, VA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Carol Beall, Immanuel Christian School, Springfield, VA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
David Levinson is a cultural anthropologist and editor-in-chief of the ten-volume "Encyclopedia of World Cultures."
David Sherwood is a cultural anthropologist and a practicing attorney in the firm of Sherwood and Twachtman.
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