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Re-examining human-nonhuman relations among nomads of Eastern Tibet
In this paper, I explore how human-nonhuman relations among nomads of Eastern Tibet may be understood within the framework of a four-fold ontological system proposed by anthropologist, Philippe Descola. In what follows, I provide an account of Descola’s theoretical system, present ethnographic data on human-nonhuman relations from fieldwork with two nomadic communities in Eastern Tibet, and analyze these in light of Descola’s system. I argue that deep ethnographic engagement with and analysis of humannonhuman relations not only furthers our understanding of specific communities but also informs the politics around policies concerned with ‘the environment’.
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no. 38Series
Alfred Deakin Research Institute working paper series twoPagination
18 - ?Publisher
Deakin University : Alfred Deakin Research InstitutePlace of publication
Geelong, VicISSN
1837-7440eISSN
1837-7432Language
engPublication classification
A6 Research report/technical paperCopyright notice
2012, Deakin University : Alfred Deakin Research InstituteUsage metrics
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