ISBN:
0292712987
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029270982X
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xv, 214 p)
,
ill., map
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23 cm
Edition:
1st ed
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version Growing up in a culture of respect
DDC:
305.23/089/983230853
Keywords:
Herders
;
Quechua Indians Social life and customs
;
Quechua Indians Rites and ceremonies
;
Quechua children
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Chillihuani (Tacna, Peru) ; Social life and customs
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Herders ; Peru ; Chillihuani
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Quechua children ; Peru ; Chillihuani
;
Quechua Indians ; Rites and ceremonies
;
Quechua Indians ; Social life and customs
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Electronic books
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Chillihuani (Peru) Social life and customs
Abstract:
Far from the mainstream of society, the pastoral community of Chillihuani in the high Peruvian Andes rears children who are well-adjusted, creative, and curious. They exhibit superior social and cognitive skills and maintain an attitude of respect for all life as they progress smoothly from childhood to adulthood without a troubled adolescence. What makes such child-rearing success even more remarkable is that "childhood" is not recognized as a distinct phase of life. Instead, children assume adult rights and responsibilities at an early age in order to help the community survive in a rugged natural environment and utter material poverty
Description / Table of Contents:
IntroductionFrom the womb to the cradle -- Early childhood -- Children at play and work -- The many faces of learning -- Rituals and ceremonies on top of the world -- Adolescence, a time of many challenges -- Building a society of respect.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [187]-203) and index
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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