Author: VARIOUS AUTHORS
Title: Voix Indiennes. Le Message Des Indiens D'Amérique Au Monde Occidental
Description: Paris: Les Formes Du Secret, 1979. Hardcover. Text block slightly discoloured & occasionally slightly warped by damp, but text & images unblemished. Previous owner's label on front free endpaper. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn. ; With plates & illustrations. Text block slightly discoloured & occasionally slightly warped by damp, but text & images unblemished. Previous owner's label on front free endpaper. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn. ; 22 x 17 x 1.8 cms; 242 pages; This book is a powerful collection of speeches, writings, and testimonies from Indigenous leaders and thinkers across the Americas. Compiled during the late 20th century, it serves as both a cultural and political manifesto. The contributors address Western audiences directly, highlighting the destructive consequences of colonization, environmental degradation, and cultural erasure. They call for a reevaluation of Western values—particularly those related to land, nature, and community—emphasizing Indigenous philosophies rooted in balance, respect, and spiritual interconnectedness. The tone is both urgent and dignified, offering a critique of modern industrial society while presenting Indigenous worldviews as viable, often superior alternatives in addressing global crises. The book is not just historical or political; it’s also spiritual, offering profound insights into how Indigenous peoples relate to life and the Earth.. Very Good .
Keywords: History Cultures American Indian Colonialism Postcolonialism Empire Spirituality
Title: Voix Indiennes. Le Message Des Indiens D'Amérique Au Monde Occidental
Description: Paris: Les Formes Du Secret, 1979. Hardcover. Text block slightly discoloured & occasionally slightly warped by damp, but text & images unblemished. Previous owner's label on front free endpaper. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn. ; With plates & illustrations. Text block slightly discoloured & occasionally slightly warped by damp, but text & images unblemished. Previous owner's label on front free endpaper. Spine, covers & corners somewhat worn. ; 22 x 17 x 1.8 cms; 242 pages; This book is a powerful collection of speeches, writings, and testimonies from Indigenous leaders and thinkers across the Americas. Compiled during the late 20th century, it serves as both a cultural and political manifesto. The contributors address Western audiences directly, highlighting the destructive consequences of colonization, environmental degradation, and cultural erasure. They call for a reevaluation of Western values—particularly those related to land, nature, and community—emphasizing Indigenous philosophies rooted in balance, respect, and spiritual interconnectedness. The tone is both urgent and dignified, offering a critique of modern industrial society while presenting Indigenous worldviews as viable, often superior alternatives in addressing global crises. The book is not just historical or political; it’s also spiritual, offering profound insights into how Indigenous peoples relate to life and the Earth.. Very Good .
Keywords: History Cultures American Indian Colonialism Postcolonialism Empire Spirituality
Price: GBP 15.00 = appr. US$ 21.42 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63305
- Book number: 63305