The Subanu: Studies Of A Sub-Visayan Mountain Folk Of Mindanao

By William Churchill and John Park Finley

Book Overview

The Subanu: Studies Of A Sub-Visayan Mountain Folk Of Mindanao is a book written by John Finley. It is a comprehensive study of the Subanu people, who are a sub-Visayan mountain folk living in the Mindanao region of the Philippines. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Subanu culture, including their history, religion, social organization, and economic activities.The author draws on his extensive fieldwork among the Subanu people to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of their way of life. He describes their traditional beliefs and practices, including their animistic religion and the role of shamans in their society. He also discusses the Subanu's relationships with neighboring communities and the impact of outside influences on their culture.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of understanding the Subanu people on their own terms, rather than imposing Western cultural norms and values on them. He also highlights the resilience and adaptability of the Subanu people in the face of changing circumstances, including the pressures of modernization and globalization.Overall, The Subanu: Studies Of A Sub-Visayan Mountain Folk Of Mindanao is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the culture and history of the Philippines, as well as for scholars of anthropology, sociology, and related fields.Part I. Ethnological And Geographical Sketch Of Land And People. Part II. Discussion Of The Linguistic Material. Part III. Vocabularies.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428648305
• ISBN13: 9781428648302
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"