Literature

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Effects of Compulsory Relocation on Navajos

/Philadelphia: ISHI Institute for the Study of Human Issues

1982.- 202 pages

ISBN 0-89727-029-0

Hard cover

Content:

This book is on the compulsory relocation of the Navajo and describes in an understandable and exact way all the psychological, physical and social effects on humans. Photos as well as statistics are helpful to understand the basic facts of science. Interviews with people affected by forced relocation complete the expert’s information who worked on this book. Although this book has been published in 1982 it is still up to date und is a must for all who want to learn more about the background and effects of that matter.

Locke, Raymond Friday: The books of the Navajo

/Los Angeles: Mankind Publishing Company

2004.-496 pages

ISBN 0-87687-500-2

Paperback: 8.95 $

Content:

This book makes the life and the history as well as the present of the Navajo more accessible to you and helps you to better understand their complex culture. You can find there everything about the beginnings of the culture to the present . The book offers information about spirituality, customs, taboos and many other interesting aspects.

Friday Locke’s book is unique in this kind of way and reading it is a real joy.

De Menté, Boy Lafayette: Cultural code words of the Navajo people: Key words that reveal the History, Wisdom, Heart and Traditional Customs of the Navajo

/Phoenix: Phoenix publishers

2005.-127 pages

ISBN 0-914778-96-X

Paperback: 12.95 $

Content:

Here you can have a quick access to the most important information on the history, wisdom, philosophy of life and the traditional customs of the Navajo. The different subject areas are clear listed and subdivided. The detailed descriptions are very understandable and enable you to find quickly the information required. It is a large-print edition.

Bulow, Ernie: Navajo taboos

/Gallup: Buffalo Medicine books

1991.- 216 pages

ISBN 0-914001-01-9

Paperback: $ 14.95

Content:

As stated in its title this book is on taboos of the Navajo culture. Humorous illustrations help to understand these taboos and make it easier to deal with them. The author tells from his own treasure of experience he gained during the years he lived on the Navajo country.