Popular Adult Titles: Anthropology

**Babalawos, Los: Curanderos, adivinos, dueños de los misterios ISBN/Cat.# 9806423054
Guerere, Tabare
Venezuela, 1998
159 pages
$10.95
The Babalawos contains numerous essays by different contributors about the Yoruba religion, rituals, and gods. The book examines the impact and influence that this religion has had on Cuban myths and culture. Includes interviews and black-and-white photographs.
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Ciudades del México antiguo, Las ISBN/Cat.# 9681328159
Sabloff, Jeremy A.
Mexico, 1996
230 pages
$19.95
In The Cities of Ancient Mexico, Professor Sabloff examines the full range of Mexican indigenous cultures -- The Olmeca, Maya, Tolteca, and Azteca. With 152 photos and illustrations, this book answers the most frequently asked questions about Ancient Mexico.
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Culturas de maíz, Las ISBN/Cat.# LASCULT
Aminta Campos de Barrera, R.
El Salvador, 1995
112 pages
$8.95
The Corn Cultures is an easy-to-read introduction to the Aztec, Mayan, and Incan civilizations.
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*Diccionario de mitología y religión de mesoamérica ISBN/Cat.# 9706070397
González Torres, Yolotl
Mexico, 1996
228 pages
$8.95
Dictionary of Mesoamerican Mythology and Religion. A highly accessible, alphabetically arranged guide to the spiritual cultures of pre-Columbian Guatemala, Honduras, Southern Mexico, and the Pacific coasts of Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Illustrated.
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Estela de los soles o calendario azteca, La ISBN/Cat.# 9683802559
Díaz Infante, Fernando
Mexico, 1998
163 pages
$15.95
An illustrated look at the Aztec calendar. Easy reading. Appropriate for adult and young readers alike.
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Indigenous People and Language Series ISBN/Cat.# INDIGENOUS
varios
Ecuador
$18.95
The Indigenous Peoples and Languages Series contains twelve books which include complete historical, cultural-anthropological studies of the Indian peoples of the Americas from their origins to their present day realities. Fully indexed. Each title in the series is sold individually. Series include following titles: X997804111 Indios de Argentina 9978040986 Indios de Brasil 9978041699 Indios de Colombia 9978040943 Indios de Guatemala 9978041729 Indios de las Antillas 9978041745 Indios de los Estados Unidos X997804110 Indios de Uruguay 997804101X Indios del Canadá 9978041737 Indios del Gran Suroeste de los Estados Unidos 9978041702 Indios del Perú 9978041028 Indios esquimales
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Indios de los Estados Unidos anglosajones, Los ISBN/Cat.# 9978041745
Paredes, Anthony J.
Ecuador, 1995
375 pages
$18.95
An accessible yet comprehensive study of Native American historical and current cultural-anthropological realities in the Northern U.S. This volume specifically explores the areas outside of direct hispanic influence.
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Indios del Gran Suroeste de los Estados Unidos, Los ISBN/Cat.# 9978041737
Weaver, Thomas
Ecuador, 1995
383 pages
$18.95
An archaeological, historical, and anthropological discourse on the Indians of the Southwestern United States.
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**Literatura oral tradicional de los indígenas de México ISBN/Cat.# 9706331425
Scheffler, Lilian
Mexico, 1998
129 pages
$8.95
Traditional Oral Literature of Indigenous Mexicans is an essential anthology of amazing stories of the indigenous oral tradition which have been transcribed as a means of preserving and rescuing this important and rich aspect of Mexican culture. These pieces include mythological creation stories, animal narratives, supernatural accounts, moral lessons, and historical and local tales.
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Literaturas indígenas de México ISBN/Cat.# L9681638788
León-Portilla, Miguel
Mexico, 1996
365 pages
$19.95
Indigenous Literatures of Mexico is a thoroughly researched study of the literary traditions of various indigenous Mexican peoples. It examines their worldview, spirituality, and rituals.
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Nativos americanos, Los: El pueblo indígena de Norteamérica ISBN/Cat.# 8476302010
Collins, Richard
Spain, 1995
256 pages
$49.95
The Native Americans: The Indigenous People of North America. A remarkable volume that explores the diversity of traditional Native cultures region by region. Features abundant archival photographs and detailed illustrations. A fascinating, highly educational work. Large-sized, hardcover edition.
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Plantas, medicina y poder: Breve historia de la herbolaría mexicana ISBN/Cat.# 9686398058
Lozoya Legorreta, Xavier
Mexico, 1997
176 pages
$10.95
Plants, Medicine and Power: A Brief History of Mexican Herbology.
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**Presencia negra en Santo Domingo: Un enfoque etnohistórico ISBN/Cat.# 8492246766
Andújar Persinal, Carlos
Dominican Republic, 1998
145 pages
$17.95
With interesting illustrations The Black Presence in Santo Domingo takes the reader on an informative journey from Africa to this Caribbean island, showing its culture, music, magic and religious manifestations.
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*Problemática de las etnias en México, La ISBN/Cat.# 970915902X
Campa Mendoza, Victor
Mexico, 1998
400 pages
$24.95
Issues of Culture and Ethnicity in Mexico examines the social and political problems faced by Mexico's indigenous population, problems which have taken on new urgency since the 1990 Chiapas uprising. An extraordinary, hard-to-find edition.
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*Pueblo cubano, El ISBN/Cat.# 9590603041
Ortíz, Fernando
Cuba, 1997
96 pages
$14.95
Celebrated Cuban ethnographer Fernando Ortiz' essays entitled The Cuban People discuss the political, cultural and ethnic origins and contemporary character of the island's people. A revealing gaze into the nation's heart and soul.
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*Shamanismo sudamericano ISBN/Cat.# 9507540369
Schobinger, Juan
Argentina, 1997
115 pages
$13.95
South American Shamanism. Shamanism is a widely practiced spiritual tradition among South American indigenous tribes. This book gathers studies of this sacred tradition which have remained unpublished until now.
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Territorios violados: Indios, medio ambiente y desarrollo en América Latina ISBN/Cat.# 9682974429
Nigh, R. & Rodríguez, N.J.
Mexico, 1995
228 pages
$14.95
Violated Territories: Indians, the Environment, and Development in Latin America.
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