Wind, Life, Health: Anthropological and Historical Perspectives
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Published as part of The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute Special Issue Book Series , and through a series of thought-provoking articles, Wind, Life, Health: Anthropological and Historical Perspectives examines the richness of human ideas surrounding wind in all its manifestations - breath, spirit, sentiment, life, and health. Examines the richness of human ideas and practices surrounding wind, life, and health Features articles covering a wide range of themes including landscape, weather, body, perception, emplacement, climate, seasons, song, and music Conveys how different peoples have grappled with winds and spirits and how their experiences have shaped their world Explores a range of cultures: hunters and gatherers in the polar regions, inhabitants of the Malaysian rain forest, Andaman Islands, ancient India, China, Greece, Muslim East Africa, Victorian England, and mountain-dwelling Swiss
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:B0075L31IU
ISBN13:9781405178938
Release Date:April 2008
Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.77 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.7" x 9.7"
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