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The Akwe-Xavante in history at the end of the 20th century
Journal of Latin American Anthropology • 4 (2) • Published In 2000 • Pages: 212-237
By: Silva, Aracy Lopes da.
Abstract
Starting from a sweeping overview of Xavante history, this article discusses recent struggles for land rights and freedom, giving consideration of the many ways in which leaders and communities across generations engaged with non-Xavante actors, including missionaries, agents of the Brazilian government, settlers, business owners, neighboring ethnic groups, investors, and human rights organizations. Over time, Xavante relations with each of these groups ranged from protracted warfare, repression, mistrust and competition to alliance, cooperation and mutual help.
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Eastern South America
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem; 2015
- Field Date
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- 1930-1999
- Coverage Place
- eastern Mato Grosso, Brazil
- Notes
- Aracy Lopes da Silva
- Includes bibliographical references (p.235-237)
- LCCN
- 96656073
- LCSH
- Xavante Indians