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Book SynopsisThe Huaorani of Ecuador lived as hunters and gatherers in the Amazonian rainforest for hundred of years, largely undisturbed by western civilization. This book provides description of Huaorani society and culture according to modern standards of ethnographic writing.
Trade ReviewRival's fascinating ethnography demonstrates that ecological adaptation cannot be understood as resource extraction alone, it is deeply embedded in Huaorani identity, sociality, symbolism, and historicity... Rival's work represents an important contribution to this developing approach. -- Loretta Cormier Journal of Ethnobiology A superb job in addressing issues of native historicity. -- Michael A. Uzendoski Latin American Research Review [Rival's] rich ethnographic analysis and theoretical discussion provide key arguments and materials to re-think further Amazonian people's relationships to the environment. -- Luisa Elvira Belaunde, University of St Andrews Royal Anthropological Institute
Table of ContentsPreface Trekking in Amazonia The Upper Amazon from Omagua expansion to Zaparo collapse The time and space of Huaorani nomadic isolationism Harvesting the Forest's Natural Abundance Coming back to the Longhouse Eeme Festivals: Ceremonial Increase and Marriage Alliance Schools in the Rainforest Prey at the Center
