Names and Nunavut

Culture and Identity in the Inuit Homeland

Auteurs

• Valerie Alia

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• 194 pages
• 7 heures de lecture

• Ethnographie

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Exploring the complex role of naming, this study reveals it as a tool for social control and a reflection of power dynamics. It examines how names can signify subjugation or liberation, influenced by governmental regulations and individual struggles for identity. The author draws on cross-cultural perspectives, particularly the Inuit experience in Canada, showcasing the resilience of traditional naming practices despite colonization. This groundbreaking work by a pioneer in political onomastics highlights the ongoing cultural renaissance within Inuit society.

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• Année de publication: 2006
• Reliure: (rigide)