David Emory Shi Livres

"What is shamanism? Where is it from? How does one become a shaman? What are the requirements to become one? Anthropologists tell us that the word shaman derives from the Tungus language and traditions, but few people understand the full scope of what that means. In his groundbreaking book, Spirit Voices, David Shi answers all these questions and more. Drawing upon his own ancestral traditions, Shi explores the history and practice of shamanism. He guides readers through what may be the unfamiliar landscapes of North Asia--the place where shamanism was born--as well as the largely hidden and unfamiliar traditions of Turkic, Mongolic, and Tungus shamanism, exploring the subtle and unique aspects of each tradition. Shi provides a clear and accessible guide that explores the many different North Asian shamanic traditions"--

This work is the second of a two-volume set that presents a chronological, narrative history of America, with a blend of political, social, cultural and economic history. The fourth edition devotes more attention to the theme of the frontier in American history.

Breadth, Brevity, and One-third shorter than its parent text, the new brief version of A Narrative History retains the coherent and balanced narrative of the full version while incorporating innovative pedagogy and an attractive two-color design. The authors have also introduced the theme of popular culture as a theoretical framework for viewing important political, social, cultural, and economic developments. With its winning combination of breadth, brevity, and balance, America is the ideal text for courses in American history. Strengthened Pedagogy New pedagogical elements guide students through the narrative and help them to identify connections between events and across chapters. Elements * New Part Timelines have narrative-style entries that show the relationships between political, global, social, and economic events across chapters and over long periods of time. The new narrative-style entries make these timelines an ideal study tool for students * Chapter Organizers introduce each chapter by outlining major points to be considered in that chapter. * "Making Connections" Boxes at the close of each chapter help students see the connections among events discussed throughout the book. * Two-Color Maps are easy to understand and read; the number of maps has been expanded in this edition.

A best-selling narrative history enters a new generation

Dějiny předkolumbovských civilizací tvoří stručný úvod k vlastním politickým, hospodářským a kulturním dějinám země od 17. stol. do současnosti. Značná pozornost je věnována i významným osobnostem amerických dějin. Za dominující trend amerických dějin považují autoří demokratické směřování země, které v průběhu historie působí jako prvek sjednocující pestrou mozaiku etnik a kultur.