Talking Tools: Faces of Aboriginal Oral Tradition in Contemporary Society

by Patrick Scott

Talking Tools: Faces of Aboriginal Oral Tradition in Contemporary Society explores the power of oral tradition in Aboriginal society as a foundational cultural and linguistic tool. Four distinct elements are examined: the story-keepers; the importance of practice; the emergence of new stories; and the challenges of sustainability. Finally, the emergence of new technologies and their relevance to the sustainability of the tradition and art of storytelling...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1896445594
• ISBN13: 9781896445595
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: University of Alberta Press
• Length: 320 Pages