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OverviewThe Pacaa Nova were originally a tribe of hunters, gatherers and simple horticulturalists in the upper Amazon. As the frontier of Brazilian 'civilization' has expanded, their extraordinary culture has been trampled on and transformed. Of particular importance in this case has been the intrusion of the rubber industry into the Amazon headwaters; important as well have been the influences of the Catholic Church and the government. It is a tragic story, but an entirely fascinating one, and von Graeve presents it in enormously readable fashion, with first-hand descriptions that bring the people to life for the student. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bernard von GraevePublisher: Broadview Press Ltd Imprint: Broadview Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.240kg ISBN: 9780921149361ISBN 10: 0921149360 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 01 October 1991 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction The Land Historical Background The Pacaa Nova Culture Post-Pacification Changes Sagrana: The Mission Conclusion Epilogue Appendix I: Births and Deaths 1969 Appendix II: Demographics Appendix III: Population Growth BibliographyReviewsAs the frontier of Brazilian 'civilization' has expanded, their extraordinary culture has been trampled on and transformed. Author InformationIn 1969 and 1970, Bernard von Graeve spent time living in the rain forest near the border between Bolivia and Brazil. The anthropological field work he conducted at the missions allowed him to observe the Pacaa Nova, an Indian group that had established contact with outsiders only a few years before. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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