A Year in Lapland: Guest of the Reindeer Herders

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Summary: A good ecological observation of the Saami
Review: As the author mentioned, this book is not intended as anything other than a recounting of his trip to Lapland. As an Anthropologist he was aware of how to give clear antidotal information.

Being an Anthropology student I want to read his dissertation for his theory formation and the adaptation of the Saami to the environment over time, and the impact of the loss of their shamanistic beliefs on that adaptation. I have contacted the author personally to provide me with information regarding his observations of the Laestadian Sect in Lapland.

Rating:
Summary: A good ecological observation of the Saami
Review: As the author mentioned, this book is not intended as anything other than a recounting of his trip to Lapland. As an Anthropologist he was aware of how to give clear antidotal information.

Being an Anthropology student I want to read his dissertation for his theory formation and the adaptation of the Saami to the environment over time, and the impact of the loss of their shamanistic beliefs on that adaptation. I have contacted the author personally to provide me with information regarding his observations of the Laestadian Sect in Lapland.

Rating:
Summary: Changing Culture of the Sami
Review: This is a well written account of a thoughtful outsider's experiences and observations of the Sami reindeer herders. Dr Beach participates in the culture and gains insights into Sami ways and the problems they encounter. A great story of the realities and hardships of a culture under great pressure to change their way of life. The author did his research in the field and it resulted in excellent data unobtainable through other methods. Very enjoyable reading, I recommend it highly to those interested in culture in the far north.