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Written to be accessible to undergraduates new to anthropology, Picchi's study describes her fieldwo...
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Written to be accessible to undergraduates new to anthropology, Picchi's study describes her fieldwork among the Bakairf, an indigenous group in Brazil. She describes the method of her field work and the history of the group and its relocation; issues of fertility, mortality, and population trends; their methods of making a living, with questions about whether they should adopt Western production technology; social organization and gender definition; the mask dance and its ideological, economic, and social functions; the transformation of traditional modes of leadership under the influence of Western civilization; and, in conclusion, considers their position following a return visit 20 years later. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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