Land and Spirit in Native America
Author | : Joy Porter |
Publisher | : Praeger |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012-05-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780313356063 |
ISBN-13 | : 0313356068 |
Rating | : 4/5 (068 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Land and Spirit in Native America by : Joy Porter
Download or read book Land and Spirit in Native America written by Joy Porter and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2012-05-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When white Europeans first encountered Native American cultures, they often regarded Indian ideas about the earth and the spiritual world as evidence of their ignorance and primitive society. Now, traditional Indian wisdom that emphasizes the importance of maintaining balance within specific places is especially valuable and relevant as we grapple with sweeping environmental changes.