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Words and silences : Nenets reindeer herders and Russian evangelical missionaries in the post-Soviet arctic / Laur Vallikivi.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Vallikivi, Laur, author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Nentsy--Russia, Northern--Social life and customs.
- Nentsy.
- Nentsy--Missions--Russia, Northern.
- Nentsy--Russia, Northern--Religion.
- Reindeer herders--Russia, Northern.
- Reindeer herders.
- Russia, Northern--Social life and customs.
- Russia, Northern.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (360 pages)
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Bloomington, Indiana : Indiana University Press, [2024]
- Summary:
- This book explores the interactions between the Nenets reindeer herders and Russian evangelical missionaries in the post-Soviet Arctic. Authored by Laur Vallikivi, it examines the cultural and religious dynamics in the Arctic region, focusing on the conversion experiences and the impact of missionary activities on the indigenous Nenets community. The book delves into themes of cultural change, religious engagement, and the preservation of traditional Nenets lifestyles amidst external influences. It is intended for scholars and readers interested in anthropology, religious studies, and Arctic cultural studies. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Maps and Figures
- Preface and Acknowledgments
- Notes on Transliteration, Translation, and Bible Citations
- Part I. Reindeer Nomads and Reformers
- Introduction
- 1. Dynamics of Avoidance and Engagement
- Part II. Conversion of People, Disenfranchisement of Spirits
- 2. Trajectories of Conversion
- 3. Baptist Missionaries on the Edge
- 4. Destructive Persuasion
- Part III. Speaking and Silence
- 5. Silence and Binding Words
- 6. Speaking Saves, Silence Damns
- 7. Pure Subjects
- Conclusion
- Main Characters
- Glossary of Selected Nenets and Russian Words
- Notes
- References
- Index
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- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on print version record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780253068774
- 0253068770
- OCLC:
- 1417600438
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