The Tusayan Ritual: A Study of the Influence of Environment on Aboriginal Cults - Softcover

Fewkes, J. Walter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9358715022 ISBN 13: 9789358715026

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2023

Synopsis

J. Walter Fewkes is the author of the book "The Tusayan Ritual: A Study of the Influence of Environment on Aboriginal Cults". The Hopi ceremonies and beliefs of the Tusayan area of Arizona are the subject of this research. Fewkes investigates how the Hopi people's religious rituals and beliefs have been influenced by their environment, especially the desert terrain. The 1896 publication of the book is regarded as a classic in the discipline of anthropology. Fewkes was an American ethnologist and archaeologist who studied the native cultures of the Southwest United States in great detail.

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About the Author

American anthropologist, archaeologist, and ethologist Jesse Walter Fewkes (1850-1930) made important contributions to the understanding of Native American cultures and society. Fewkes, a Massachusetts native, acquired his undergraduate, graduate, and PhD degrees from Harvard University. Before being interested in anthropological study and fieldwork, he spent some time working as a teacher. Fewkes carried out a great deal of archaeological research, including excavations in the Southwest where he investigated the Hopi and Zuni civilizations. He was one of the first archaeologists to use stratigraphic concepts in the excavation of ancient ruins. Fewkes had a big impact on the study of music as well, notably Native American tribal music. Fewkes was a prolific writer who published several books and papers on archaeology, anthropology, and ethnomusicology in addition to his fieldwork and research. Fewkes also held the position of director of the Bureau of American Ethnology. His work remains a significant addition to the discipline of anthropology and helped to develop the scientific study of Native American civilizations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2023
• ISBN 10: 9358715022
• ISBN 13: 9789358715026
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32