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Re-examining human-nonhuman relations among nomads of Eastern Tibet

Tan, Gillian G. 2012, Re-examining human-nonhuman relations among nomads of Eastern Tibet, Deakin University : Alfred Deakin Research Institute, Geelong, Vic.

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Title Re-examining human-nonhuman relations among nomads of Eastern Tibet
Alternative title Re-examining human-nonhuman relations among nomads of Eastern Tibet : working paper no. 38
Author(s) Tan, Gillian G.
Publication date 2012-11
Series Alfred Deakin Research Institute working paper series two
Issue number no. 38
Total pages 18
Publisher Deakin University : Alfred Deakin Research Institute
Place of publication Geelong, Vic
Keyword(s) human-nonhuman relation
nomads
eastern tibet
analogism
ontology
descola
Summary 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’.
ISBN 9781921745389
ISSN 1837-7440
1837-7432
Language eng
Field of Research 160199 Anthropology not elsewhere classified
Socio Economic Objective 970116 Expanding Knowledge through Studies of Human Society
HERDC Research category A6 Research report/technical paper
Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30049195

Document type: Report
Collection: Alfred Deakin Research Institute
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