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Animism: Respecting the Living World

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Graham Harvey explores current and past animistic beliefs and practices of Native Americans, Maori, Aboriginal Australians, and eco-pagans. He considers the varieties of animism found in these cultures as well as their shared desire to live respectfully within larger natural communities. Drawing on his extensive casework, Harvey also considers the linguistic, performative, ecological, and activist implications of these different animisms.

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How have human cultures engaged with and thought about animals, plants, rocks, clouds, and other elements in their natural surroundings? Do animals and other natural objects have a spirit or soul? What is their relationship to humans? In this new study, Graham Harvey explores current and past animistic beliefs and practices of Native Americans, Maori, Aboriginal Australians, and eco-pagans. He considers the varieties of animism found in these cultures as well as their shared desire to live respectfully within larger natural communities. Drawing on his extensive casework, Harvey also considers the linguistic, performative, ecological, and activist implications of these different animisms.
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ISBN:
9780231137010
Author:
Harvey, Graham
Publisher:
Columbia University Press
Subject:
General
Subject:
Comparative Religion
Subject:
Religion
Subject:
Ecology
Subject:
Anthropology - Cultural
Subject:
Sociology of Religion
Subject:
Animism
Subject:
Indigenous peoples--Ecology
Subject:
Religion Western-Social and Political Issues
Copyright:
2005
Publication Date:
20051231
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TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Pages:
248
Dimensions:
8.48x6.42x.60 in. .76 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , How have human cultures engaged with and thought about animals, plants, rocks, clouds, and other elements in their natural surroundings? Do animals and other natural objects have a spirit or soul? What is their relationship to humans? In this new study, Graham Harvey explores current and past animistic beliefs and practices of Native Americans, Maori, Aboriginal Australians, and eco-pagans. He considers the varieties of animism found in these cultures as well as their shared desire to live respectfully within larger natural communities. Drawing on his extensive casework, Harvey also considers the linguistic, performative, ecological, and activist implications of these different animisms.
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