Luis Vargas Canelos : La Posición Achuar: la Corriente de Mi Vida.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vargas Canelos, Luis.

Series:

AutobiografÍa Series

Language:

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Vargas Canelos, Luis.

Achuar Indians.

Autobiographies.

Genre:

Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (292 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bogota : Abya-Yala, Ediciones, 2022.

Language Note:

In Spanish, with passages in Achuar.

Summary:

This autobiography by Luis Vargas Canelos, written in collaboration with Grégory Deshoulliere, provides an insightful account of the life and struggles of an Achuar elder from the Amazon rainforest. The book documents his personal experiences, including themes of family, cultural traditions, political activism, and societal transformation. It reflects on the Achuar people's history, their interactions with other indigenous and non-indigenous groups, and the challenges posed by modernity and colonial legacies. The narrative also explores broader topics such as environmental preservation, social justice, and the role of indigenous voices in shaping contemporary history. Aimed at both Achuar youth and a wider non-indigenous audience, the book serves as a call to embrace cultural heritage as a source of strength to navigate future challenges. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9942-09-826-7

OCLC:

1458759050