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Millennium: Tribal Wisdom and the Modern World by Maybury-Lewis, David (1992) Hardcover Hardcover

by David Maybury-Lewis (Author)

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B011SJKL1E
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Dr. Eric Thevathasan

Heart warming

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2016

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Superb Stories from what we would regard as primitive cultures, yet so refreshingly heart warming, reasonable and appropriate fro their situations. Lovely pictures appropriate for the stories. Its a pity in a way that it appears as a "coffee table" volume because the depth of the writing is so thought provoking that I believe that this is true history from which modern man can learn from.

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JAY

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2016

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couldn't be better.,....thanks

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a lot for us to learn

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2002

This is an awesome book. I am not an anthropologist and so cannot comment on its research methods etc. I can, however, attest that this book articulated a strongly post-colonial viewpoint and made me think deeply about the way we live in "developed" countries. The anthropological information is constructed around Maybury-Lewis's story of living with the Xavante people, and this biographical aspect of the book's construction helps to engage readers further with the ideological orientation of the text. I loved the photographs, the inserts about various historical writings on anthropological issues. My favourite part of the book is when David and his family witness a "log race" whilst living with the Xavante - we witness the beauty of a life lived without pointless competition and egotism. Maybury-Lewis' book is one of my favourite resources and I re-read it regularly for spiritual and intellectual respite.

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Sonny

An Eye Opener

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2017

Here we are now today, but for many thousands of years, this was their life. Their ways, beliefs & customs was a result of them being 1 with nature. Seeing some of how they lived their lives is 1 thing, but seeing what happened to them after contact with whites, was sin incarnate. And much of that history is carried on with their descendants leading up to today in their shared knowledge of their indigenous ancestors lives, & results in some tragic legacies, & some exhibited attitudes we may see in them now. This is good.

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M.Power

Millennium

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2015

Love this book, loved the series, wish I could find it on DVD also. Have it on VHS but would rather have it on a more permanent format as well.

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peter d devine

Tribal wisdom for world that needs it

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2011

Well written, well put together, convincing, engaging. I loved this book when it came out, lost it, tracked down another copy later and still love this book. Beautiful photography in there too btw, stunning. I never saw the PBS series...it seems like it is only available on VHS.

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Newton Ooi

The beauty of the world

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2006

Living in the modern world, many of us are disconnected from nature; even many of the natural forests and parks modern people visit have been sanitized for human visitation. As such, we consider those who live "in nature" to be wild and uncultured. This book proves quite the opposite; some of the richest cultures that exist are those that live "in nature". David Maybury-Lewis traveled the world to visit native tribes that still lived in nature, and examined their cultures. He brings these societies to life with beautiful photographs and wonderful descriptions. Thru these descriptions, he shows how people in different parts of the world learned to live with nature, to accomodate themselves to it, and to respect it. Likewise, he shows how these societies have learned to create stable, self-sustaining societies that do not exhaust their natural resources. This book is a companion to the PBS television show of the same name. Though I have never seen the show, reading this book now makes me want to. I highly recommend this book.

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Married, Father of 4, Financial Services Professional, Ordained Minister

Tribal wisdom is an opening to our earth's heritage that survives to this day

Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2022

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This product was bought to be a 'coffee table' book to have guests to our home, experience the wisdom of our tribal elders the world over. Having watched this TV series when it came out in the 1990's it was a pleasure to borrow this book from the public library. Now I own a used copy in mint condition at an affordable price for sharing.

KRISHNENDU DAS

Informative and insightful.

Reviewed in India on January 6, 2020

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This book is an outstanding presentation and analysis of traditional tribal wisdom across the world. A classic reading of tribal anthropology.

lopezdelramo

wonderful and excellent book

Reviewed in Spain on June 4, 2013

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Maravillosa la visión de la humanidad que nos facilita el autor. Con el paso de los años cada día me gusta más y el retrato de Maybury Lewis se perfila como perfecto. Muy recomendable

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