Re-examining human-nonhuman relations among nomads of Eastern Tibet
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01/11/2012
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In this paper, I explore how human-nonhuman relations among nomads of Eastern Tibet may be understood within the framework of a four-fold ontological system proposed by anthropologist, Philippe Descola. In what follows, I provide an account of Descola’s theoretical system, present ethnographic data on human-nonhuman relations from fieldwork with two nomadic communities in Eastern Tibet, and analyze these in light of Descola’s system. I argue that deep ethnographic engagement with and analysis of humannonhuman relations not only furthers our understanding of specific communities but also informs the politics around policies concerned with ‘the environment’. |
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eng |
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Deakin University : Alfred Deakin Research Institute |
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http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30049195/tan-reexamininghuman-2012.pdf |
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2012, Deakin University : Alfred Deakin Research Institute |
Palavras-Chave | #human-nonhuman relation #nomads #eastern tibet #analogism #ontology #descola |
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