Indigenous Migration And Social Change

Author : Ann M. Wightman
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1990-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822382843

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Indigenous Migration and Social Change by Ann M. Wightman Pdf

Many observers in colonial Spanish America—whether clerical, governmental, or foreign—noted the large numbers of forasteros, or Indians who were not seemingly attached to any locality. These migrants, or “wanderers,” offended the bureaucratic sensibilities of the Spanish administration, as they also frustrated their tax and revenue efforts. Ann M. Wightman’s research on these early “undocumentals” in the Cuzco region of Peru reveals much of importance on Andean society and its adaptation and resistance to Spanish cultural and political hegemony. The book thereby informs our understanding of social change in the colonial period. Wightman shows that the dismissal of the forasteros as marginalized rural poor is superficial at best, and through laborious and painstaking archival research she presents a clear picture of the transformation of traditional society as the native populations coped with the disruptions of the conquest—and in doing so, reveals the reciprocal adaptations of the colonial power. Her choice of Cuzco is particularly appropriate, as this was a “heartland” region crucial to both the Incan and Spanish empires. The questions addressed by Wightman are of great concern to current Andean ethnohistory, one of the liveliest areas of such research, and are sure to have an important impact.

Author : Ann M. Wightman
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1990-01-31
Category : History
ISBN : 0822310007

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Indigenous Migration and Social Change by Ann M. Wightman Pdf

Many observers in colonial Spanish America—whether clerical, governmental, or foreign—noted the large numbers of forasteros, or Indians who were not seemingly attached to any locality. These migrants, or “wanderers,” offended the bureaucratic sensibilities of the Spanish administration, as they also frustrated their tax and revenue efforts. Ann M. Wightman’s research on these early “undocumentals” in the Cuzco region of Peru reveals much of importance on Andean society and its adaptation and resistance to Spanish cultural and political hegemony. The book thereby informs our understanding of social change in the colonial period. Wightman shows that the dismissal of the forasteros as marginalized rural poor is superficial at best, and through laborious and painstaking archival research she presents a clear picture of the transformation of traditional society as the native populations coped with the disruptions of the conquest—and in doing so, reveals the reciprocal adaptations of the colonial power. Her choice of Cuzco is particularly appropriate, as this was a “heartland” region crucial to both the Incan and Spanish empires. The questions addressed by Wightman are of great concern to current Andean ethnohistory, one of the liveliest areas of such research, and are sure to have an important impact.

Author : Carlos Yescas Angeles Trujano
Publisher : Hammersmith Press
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Developing countries
ISBN : 9789290684411

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Indigenous Routes by Carlos Yescas Angeles Trujano Pdf

As migration has not commonly been considered as part of the indigenous experience, the prevalent view of indigenous communities tends to portray them as static groups, deeply rooted in their territories and customs. Increasingly, however, indigenous peoples are leaving their long-held territories as part of the phenomenon of global migration beyond the customary seasonal and cultural movements of particular groups. Diverse examples of indigenous peoples' migration, its distinctive features and commonalities are highlighted throughout this report, and show that more research and data on this topic are necessary to better inform policies on migration and other phenomena that have an impact on indigenous people' lives.

Author : Miguel N. Alexiades
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781845459079

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Mobility and Migration in Indigenous Amazonia by Miguel N. Alexiades Pdf

Contrary to ingrained academic and public assumptions, wherein indigenous lowland South American societies are viewed as the product of historical emplacement and spatial stasis, there is widespread evidence to suggest that migration and displacement have been the norm, and not the exception. This original and thought-provoking collection of case studies examines some of the ways in which migration, and the concomitant processes of ecological and social change, have shaped and continue to shape human-environment relations in Amazonia. Drawing on a wide range of historical time frames (from pre-conquest times to the present) and ethnographic contexts, different chapters examine the complex and important links between migration and the classification, management, and domestication of plants and landscapes, as well as the incorporation and transformation of environmental knowledge, practices, ideologies and identities.

Author : Martin Bell,John Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003-12-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134591961

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Population Mobility and Indigenous Peoples in Australasia and North America by Martin Bell,John Taylor Pdf

Focusing on the four 'New World' countries - Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States - this book explores key themes and issues in indigenous mobility.

Author : United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : IND:30000139628527

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Urban Indigenous Peoples and Migration by United Nations Human Settlements Programme Pdf

"The material originates from an international Expert Group Meeting on Urban Indigenous Peoples and Migration held in Santiago, Chile, March 27-29, 2007. It seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of migration by indigenous peoples into urban areas from a human rights and a gender perspective. In this work, particular attention is paid to the varying nature of rural-urban migration around the world, and its impact on quality of life and rights of urban indigenous peoples, particularly youth and women."--Publisher's description.

Author : Jean R. Burnet,Multicultural History Society of Ontario
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015032454608

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Migration and the Transformation of Cultures by Jean R. Burnet,Multicultural History Society of Ontario Pdf

Author : Abiodun Salawu,Tshepang Bright Molale,Enrique Uribe-Jongbloed,Mohammad Sahid Ullah
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Indigenous peoples
ISBN : 9781666912050

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Indigenous Language for Social Change Communication in the Global South by Abiodun Salawu,Tshepang Bright Molale,Enrique Uribe-Jongbloed,Mohammad Sahid Ullah Pdf

"This book captures contemporary debates around indigenous languages and social change communication. Contributors bring together voices from the margins to engage in dialogue about common social change issues in Latin America, Africa, and Asia"--

Author : Evelyn Peters,Chris Andersen
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780774824675

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Indigenous in the City by Evelyn Peters,Chris Andersen Pdf

Research on Indigenous issues rarely focuses on life in major metropolitan centres. Instead, there is a tendency to frame rural locations as emblematic of authentic or "real" Indigeneity. While such a perspective may support Indigenous struggles for territory and recognition, it fails to account for large swaths of contemporary Indigenous realities, including the increased presence of Indigenous people in cities. The contributors to this volume explore the implications of urbanization on the production of distinctive Indigenous identities in Canada, the US, New Zealand, and Australia. In doing so, they demonstrate the resilience, creativity, and complexity of the urban Indigenous presence.

Author : Eva Gerharz,Nasir Uddin,Pradeep Chakkarath
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781785337239

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Indigeneity on the Move by Eva Gerharz,Nasir Uddin,Pradeep Chakkarath Pdf

“Indigeneity” has become a prominent yet contested concept in national and international politics, as well as within the social sciences. This edited volume draws from authors representing different disciplines and perspectives, exploring the dependence of indigeneity on varying sociopolitical contexts, actors, and discourses with the ultimate goal of investigating the concept’s scientific and political potential.

Author : Jakob Kronik,Dorte Verner
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0821383817

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Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change in Latin America and the Caribbean by Jakob Kronik,Dorte Verner Pdf

This book addresses the social implications of climate change and climatic variability on indigenous peoples and communities living in the highlands, lowlands, and coastal areas of Latin America and the Caribbean. Across the region, indigenous people already perceive and experience negative effects of climate change and variability. Many indigenous communities find it difficult to adapt in a culturally sustainable manner. In fact, indigenous peoples often blame themselves for the changes they observe in nature, despite their limited emission of green house gasses. Not only is the viability of their livelihoods threatened, resulting in food insecurity and poor health, but also their cultural integrity is being challenged, eroding the confidence in solutions provided by traditional institutions and authorities. The book is based on field research among indigenous communities in three major eco-geographical regions: the Amazon; the Andes and Sub-Andes; and the Caribbean and Mesoamerica. It finds major inter-regional differences in the impacts observed between areas prone to rapid- and slow-onset natural hazards. In Mesoamerican and the Caribbean, increasingly severe storms and hurricanes damage infrastructure and property, and even cause loss of land, reducing access to livelihood resources. In the Columbian Amazon, changes in precipitation and seasonality have direct immediate effects on livelihoods and health, as crops often fail and the reproduction of fish stock is threatened by changes in the river ebb and flow. In the Andean region, water scarcity for crops and livestock, erosion of ecosystems and changes in biodiversity threatens food security, both within indigenous villages and among populations who depend on indigenous agriculture, causing widespread migration to already crowded urban areas. The study aims to increase understanding on the complexity of how indigenous communities are impacted by climate change and the options for improving their resilience and adaptability to these phenomena. The goal is to improve indigenous peoples rights and opportunities in climate change adaptation, and guide efforts to design effective and sustainable adaptation initiatives.

Author : Marina Cohen
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780778791300

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Changing Cultural Landscapes by Marina Cohen Pdf

Culture gives humans a sense of identity. This title examines how cultures around the world mix and change in response to migration and settlement. This fascinating book examines: cultural superiority - suppressing or abusing the culture of an indigenous people; coercion or conversion - forcing another culture to adopt beliefs or a way of life, or when it willingly "converts;" integration - adopting the beliefs and ways of a new homeland; protection - the belief that culture must be "protected" and "preserved;" fusion - the successful mixing of different cultures. Examples from history include: the slave trade and the impact of African culture on North America and then the world; the forcing of Native Americans to adopt European culture; the British Empire and India and the cultural interchange between the two countries; the mixing and spreading of different cuisines, music, art and design styles; the growth of multi-cultural cities.

Author : Lourdes Arizpe
Publisher : Springer
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319065724

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Migration, Women and Social Development by Lourdes Arizpe Pdf

This book presents a selection of major research texts by Prof. Dr. Lourdes Arizpe Schlosser, a Mexican Pioneer in Anthropology. A global intellectual leader on culture, social development, sustainability, women's studies and indigenous groups, her texts provide both an outlook on the evolution of specific social scientific concepts and historical debates and a long-term and meta-analytical perspective integrating academic and policy discussions. By linking debates from different fields, the book helps readers to understand why people and groups make the choices they make and how the principles of social life must change to meet the challenges that new generations face in building social sustainability and effective environmental management in the twenty-first century.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780816537655

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Author : James P. Robson,Dan Klooster,Jorge Hernández-Díaz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351729352

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Communities Surviving Migration by James P. Robson,Dan Klooster,Jorge Hernández-Díaz Pdf

Out-migration might decrease the pressure of population on the environment, but what happens to the communities that manage the local environment when they are weakened by the absence of their members? In an era where community-based natural resource management has emerged as a key hope for sustainable development, this is a crucial question. Building on over a decade of empirical work conducted in Oaxaca, Mexico, Communities Surviving Migration identifies how out-migration can impact rural communities in strongholds of biocultural diversity. It reflects on the possibilities of community self-governance and survival in the likely future of limited additional migration and steady – but low – rural populations, and what different scenarios imply for environmental governance and biodiversity conservation. In this way, the book adds a critical cultural component to the understanding of migration-environment linkages, specifically with respect to environmental change in migrant-sending regions. Responding to the call for more detailed analyses and reporting on migration and environmental change, especially in contexts where rural communities, livelihoods and biodiversity are interconnected, this volume will be of interest to students and scholars of environmental migration, development studies, population geography, and Latin American studies.