The Ainu of Japan, Barbara Aoki Poisson
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The Ainu of Japan, Barbara Aoki Poisson
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index
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Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
The Ainu of Japan
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
47625263
Responsibility statement
Barbara Aoki Poisson
Series statement
First peoples
Summary
Describes the history, modern and traditional cultural practices and economies, geographic background, and ongoing oppression and struggles of the Ainu
Table of contents
Who are the Ainu? -- Land of extremes -- Hokkaido landscape -- Nature's bounty -- Wild Hokkaido -- First Ainu -- Fighting for survival -- Further struggles -- Keeping the culture alive -- Traditional economy -- Changing economy -- Traditional homes -- Modern homes -- Village life -- Bear hunters -- Clothing for all seasons -- Art of the Ainu -- Ancient language of the Ainu -- World of spirits -- Ainu festivals -- Song and dance
Target audience
pre adolescent
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