A Death In The Rainforest by Don Kulick
How a Language and a Way of Life Came to an End in Papua New Guinea
In this poignant and insightful narrative, an anthropologist immerses himself in the remote village of Gapun in Papua New Guinea, where he explores the profound cultural transformations faced by the indigenous Tayap-speaking community. Through his vivid observations and personal reflections, the story captures the delicate balance between tradition and modernity as the villagers grapple with the encroachment of global influences and the gradual erosion of their unique language and customs. The book offers a heartfelt examination of identity, resilience, and the universal human struggle to preserve one's heritage in an ever-changing world.
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- 2019
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- 256
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- English
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