Author : Sonja White David
Publisher : American Heritage
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,5 MB
Release : 2015
Category : History
ISBN : 9781626198616
Discover the vibrant experience of living with the San Carlos Apaches of Arizona.
Author : Jerome M. Boyle
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,56 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Helicopter pilots
ISBN : 9780804110693
Whether rescuing downed crews, flying fiery combat missions during the invasion of Cambodia, or being shot down himself, Cobra pilot Jerry Boyle saw war quickly turn from a scary game of bullets, rockets, and grenades to a terrifying race against death where just a split second could turn a scene of breathtaking beauty into one of sheer hell. A true story of courage and dedication by a real American hero.
Author : Carol A. Markstrom
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 43,79 MB
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0803216211
Empowerment of North American Indian Girls is an examination of coming-of-age-ceremonies for American Indian girls past and present, featuring an in-depth look at Native ideas about human development and puberty. Many North American Indian cultures regard the transition from childhood to adulthood as a pivotal and potentially vulnerable phase of life and have accordingly devised coming-of-age rituals to affirm traditional values and community support for its members. Such rituals are a positive and enabling social force in many modern Native communities whose younger generations are wrestling with substance abuse, mental health problems, suicide, and school dropout. Developmental psychologist Carol A. Markstrom reviews indigenous, historical, and anthropological literatures and conveys the results of her fieldwork to provide descriptive accounts of North American Indian coming-of-age rituals. She gives special attention to the female puberty rituals in four communities: Apache, Navajo, Lakota, and Ojibwa. Of particular interest is the distinctive Apache Sunrise Dance, which is described and analyzed in detail. Also included are American Indian feminist interpretations of menstruation and menstrual taboos, the feminine in cosmology, and the significance of puberty customs and rites for the development of young women.
Author : William B. Kessel
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 37,96 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Apache Indians
ISBN :
Author : John Annerino
Publisher : Marlowe & Company
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 13,23 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781569246672
Through 70 color photographs & accompanying text, the author relates the sacred rites by which an Apache girl becomes a woman.
Author : Anne Hughes O'Brien
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 21,12 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781565795181
In collaboration with the Heard Museum, this book is a practical introduction to visiting Native American communities in Arizona. Covering the etiquette, present-day culture, traditions, and arts of contemporary Arizona's native inhabitants, tourists will be prepared to explore the heart of tribal populations. See how the twenty-one federally recognized tribal communities continue to evolve. Enjoy this rare invitation to sample the food, view the performing arts, and purchase the visual arts as you witness today's Native American cultural regeneration.
Author : S. G Deogaonkar
Publisher : Concept Publishing Company
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 23,57 MB
Release : 2002
Category : East Indians
ISBN : 9788170229094
Study on the socio-cultural aspects of the tribes in the southwest of United States.
Author : Victoria R. Williams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1427 pages
File Size : 42,73 MB
Release : 2016-11-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1440836590
This book documents hundreds of customs and traditions practiced in countries outside of the United States, showcasing the diversity of birth, coming-of-age, and death celebrations worldwide. From the beginning of our lives to the end, all of humanity celebrates life's milestones through traditions and unique customs. In the United States, we have specific events like baby showers, rites of passage such as Bat and Bar Mitzvahs and "sweet 16" birthday parties, and sober end-of-life traditions like obituaries and funeral services that honor those who have died. But what kinds of customs and traditions are practiced in other countries? How do people in other cultures welcome babies, prepare to enter into adulthood, and commemorate the end of the lives of loved ones? This three-volume encyclopedia covers more than 300 birth, life, and death customs, with the books' content organized chronologically by life stage. Volume 1 focuses on birth and childhood customs, Volume 2 documents adolescent and early-adulthood customs, and Volume 3 looks at aging and death customs. The entries in the first volume examine pre-birth traditions, such as baby showers and other gift-giving events, and post-birth customs, such as naming ceremonies, child-rearing practices, and traditions performed to ward off evil or promote good health. The second volume contains information about rites of passage as children become adults, including indigenous initiations, marriage customs, and religious ceremonies. The final volume concludes with coverage on customs associated with aging and death, such as retirement celebrations, elaborate funeral processions, and the creation of fantasy coffins. The set features beautiful color inserts that illustrate examples of celebrations and ceremonies and includes an appendix of excerpts from primary documents that include legislation on government-accepted names, wedding vows, and maternity/paternity leave regulations.
Author : Bonnie Lynn Hewlett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 37,14 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0415890128
Taking a bio-social approach, this volume bridges critical gaps in the understanding of the daily lives and experiences of adolescents in diverse cultures around the world and provides insights into how interactions between biology, ecology, culture, and social structures influence the patterns of adolescent identity development.
Author : B. Bradford Brown
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1294 pages
File Size : 35,1 MB
Release : 2011-06-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0123739519
The period of adolescence involves growth, adaptation, and dramatic reorganization in almost every aspect of social and psychological development. The Encyclopedia of Adolescence, Three Volume Set offers an exhaustive and comprehensive review of current theory and research findings pertaining to this critical decade of life. Leading scientists offer accessible and easily readable reviews of biological, social, educational, occupational, and cultural factors that shape adolescent development. Issues in normative development, individual differences, and psychopathology/maladjustment are reviewed. Over 130 chapters are included, each covering a specific aspect or issue of adolescence. The chapters trace differences in the course of adolescence in different nations and among youth with different backgrounds.The encyclopedia brings together cross-disciplinary contributors, including academic researchers, biologists, psychiatrists, sociologists, anthropologists and public policy experts, and will include authors from around the world. Each article features an in-depth analysis of current information on the topic, along with a glossary, suggested readings for further information, and cross-references to related encyclopedia articles. The volumes offer an unprecedented resource for all audiences, providing a more comprehensive understanding of general topics compared to other reference works on the subject.Available both in print and online via SciVerse Science Direct. Winner of the 2011 PROSE Award for Multivolume Reference in Humanities & Social Science from the Association of American Publishers; and named a 2012 Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association's Choice publication Brings together cross-disciplinary contributors, including developmental psychologists, educational psychologists, clinical psychologists, biologists, psychiatrists, sociologists, anthropologists and public policy experts Published both in print and via Elsevier's ScienceDirectTM online platform
