Now We Are Civilized: A Study of the World View of the Zapotec Indians of Mitla, Oaxaca

by Charles M. Leslie

Book Overview

Now We Are Civilized: A Study Of The World View Of The Zapotec Indians Of Mitla, Oaxaca is a book written by Charles M. Leslie. It is a comprehensive study of the Zapotec Indians of Mitla, Oaxaca, and their world view. The book explores the Zapotec culture, their beliefs, and their way of life. It delves into the history of the Zapotec people, their social organization, and their economic system. The author also discusses the role of religion in the Zapotec culture and how it influences their daily lives. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Zapotec worldview and how it shapes their attitudes towards life, death, and the natural world. It also examines the impact of modernization on the Zapotec culture and how it has affected their traditional way of life. Overall, Now We Are Civilized is a fascinating and insightful study of the Zapotec people, their culture, and their world view.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258414910
• ISBN13: 9781258414917
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"