About this title: Ours is an era of uprootedness, with fewer and fewer people living out their lives where they are born. At such a time, in such a world, what does it mean to be 'at home?' Perhaps among a nomadic people, for whom dwelling is not synonymous with being housed and settled, the search for an answer to this question might lead to a new way of thinking about home and homelessness, exile and belonging. First published by Duke University Press in 1995, "At Home in the World" is the story of just such a search, chronicling Jackson's experience among the Warlpiri of the Tanami Desert in Central ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Duke University Press
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780822325383ISBN:0822325381
Description: New. Brand New, Paperback, clean, tight, unmarked, no spine or cover creases. Nonfiction. Ours is an era of uprootedness, with fewer and fewer people living out their lives where they are born. At such a time, in such a world, what does it mean to be "at home? " Perhaps among a nomadic people, for whom dwelling is not synonymous with being housed and settled, the search for an answer to this question might lead to a new way of thinking about home and homelessness, exile and belonging. First ... read more
Description: Very good; Collectible. Stated 1st printing (pbk 2000). Very good condition. Has highlights inside. Pages are tight. Minor shelfwear. Free deliver confirmation! Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Duke University Press
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780822325383ISBN:0822325381
Description: Good. Cover has minimal edge wear and corners slightly rubbed. Pages have minimal marks and highlighting! ! Sticker along spine. FAST SHIPPING W/USPS TRACKING! ! ! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Duke University Press
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780822325383ISBN:0822325381
Description: Very Good. Cover has minimal edge wear and corners slightly rubbed. Sticker along spine. Pages are clean and free of any marks or highlighting! ! FAST SHIPPING W/USPS TRACKING! ! ! read more
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Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. "[An] important, exquisitely crafted book...notable for its innovative ethnography, philosophic acumen, and intricate portrayal of an aboriginal people. "— Robert Desjarlais, "American Anthropologist""Jackson provides qualitative ethnographic research and studies of 'home' with a model to be emulated. He casts his net wide and captures ... read more
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