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Long Night at the Vepsian Museum
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- Book Synopsis
- This book takes readers to the village of Sheltozero in northern Russia. It highlights a tiny community of indigenous people called Veps, known colloquially as "the forest folk" for their intense closeness and affiliation with the forests in their ancestral territories. Davidov uses a tour of the local museum to introduce a cast of human and non-human characters from traditional Vepsian culture, while journeying through various eras under Russian, Finnish, Soviet, and post-Soviet rule. In the process, she explores how contemporary political struggles mesh with traditional beliefs, illustrating how Veps make meaning of their history and unfolding future. A documentary entitled Museum Night is available for instructors who wish to incorporate it into their teaching.
- About The Author
- Veronica Davidov is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at Monmouth University. She is the suthor of Ecotourism and Cultural Production: An Anthropology of Indigenous Spaces in Ecuador (2013).
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781442636187
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press, (16 November 2017)
- Number of Pages
- 160
- Weight
- 240 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 152 x 8 mm
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