Creating dialogues: indigenous perceptions and forms of leadership in Amazonia
Date
2017
Authors
Veber, Hanne, editor
Virtanen, Pirjo Kristiina, editor
University Press of Colorado, publisher
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Abstract
Discusses contemporary forms of leadership in Amazonian indigenous groups. Examines the creation of indigenous leaders as political subjects in the context of contemporary state policies of democratization and exploitation of natural resources, and addresses issues of resilience and adaptation at the level of local community politic.--Provided by publisher.
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Access is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University, and Western Colorado University members only.
Subject
Indians of South America -- Amazon River Valley -- Politics and government
Community leadership -- Amazon River Valley
Political leadership -- Amazon River Valley