Language and Art in the Navajo Universe

Language and Art in the Navajo Universe
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Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Total Pages : 44
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ISBN-10 : 0472089668
ISBN-13 : 9780472089666
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Download or read book Language and Art in the Navajo Universe written by Gary Witherspoon and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1977 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of Navajo culture with a view to its philosophical underpinnings examines the dynamism and adaptability of the Navajo language, and the enduring relevance of ritual in the Navajo world-view.


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