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Interpretations of inter-cultural contact: the Shokleng and Brazilian national society

Ethnohistory32 (3) • Published In 1985 • Pages: 224-244

By: Urban, Greg.

Abstract
During the period of 1914-1916, the Shokleng (Xokleng) Indians of Southern Brazil, who were previously both economically and politically independent, were brought under the protection of the Brazilian state by a process known as "pacification." In this paper Urban defines what the process of pacification involves and how it is differentially interpreted by Shokleng informants and official of the Brazilian government. Pacification, basically a form of domination, is described in detail as it applies to the Indian population.
Subjects
External relations
Public welfare
Acculturation and culture contact
Texts translated into english
Gift giving
culture
Xokleng
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
South America
Sub Region
Eastern South America
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2012
Field Date
1974-1976, 1981-1982
Coverage Date
1914-1916
Coverage Place
Santa Catarina, Southern Brazil
Notes
Greg Urban
Includes bibliographical references (p. 244)
LCCN
57043343
LCSH
Shokleng Indians