Nisa : The Life and Words of a !Kung Woman – Marjorie Shostak

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This book is the story of the life of Nisa, a member of the Kung tribe of hunter-gatherers from southern Africa’s Kalahari desert. Told in her own words–earthy, emotional, vivid–to Marjorie Shostak, a Harvard anthropologist who succeeded, with Nisa’s collaboration, in breaking through the immense barriers of language and culture, the story is a fascinating view of a remarkable woman.

Industry Reviews
[A] scrupulous, sad, exciting book. New York Times We have a remarkable anthropologist to thank for an absorbing account. New York Review of Books Both Nisa and Shostak are unusual people, and their collaboration has resulted in an unparalleled account of !Kung life from a personal rather than social or ecological perspective. Even more important, their work results in a revelation of the universality of women’s experiences and feelings despite vast differences in culture and society. Nisa helps us know what it means to be !Kung, to be a woman, and finally, to be human. Choice

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Dust Wrapper: a little shelf worn, but in a cellophane protective cover, and in very good condition, no rips or tears

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SKU: 9780713914863 Category: Title: Nisa : The Life and Words of a !Kung Woman
Author: Marjorie Shostak
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Year: 1982
ISBN10: 0713914866
ISBN13: 9780713914863
Condition: Very Good
Format: Hardcover
Inventory No: 465

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This book is the story of the life of Nisa, a member of the Kung tribe of hunter-gatherers from southern Africa’s Kalahari desert. Told in her own words–earthy, emotional, vivid–to Marjorie Shostak, a Harvard anthropologist who succeeded, with Nisa’s collaboration, in breaking through the immense barriers of language and culture, the story is a fascinating view of a remarkable woman.

Industry Reviews
[A] scrupulous, sad, exciting book. New York Times We have a remarkable anthropologist to thank for an absorbing account. New York Review of Books Both Nisa and Shostak are unusual people, and their collaboration has resulted in an unparalleled account of !Kung life from a personal rather than social or ecological perspective. Even more important, their work results in a revelation of the universality of women’s experiences and feelings despite vast differences in culture and society. Nisa helps us know what it means to be !Kung, to be a woman, and finally, to be human. Choice

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Dust Wrapper: a little shelf worn, but in a cellophane protective cover, and in very good condition, no rips or tears

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Weight 0.78 kg
Dimensions 23 × 15 × 3 cm

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