Key Terms that Reveal the History, Heart, Traditional Customs and Wisdom of the Navajos
In this fascinating account of the traditional Navajo way of life author Boyé Lafayette De Mente [internationally known for his cultural-insight guides on China, Japan, Korea and Mexico] uses key words in the Navajo language as doorways to their history, wisdom, heart and traditional customs.
This approach, which he pioneered in his books on Asia, is a provocative way to learn about the amazing sophistication of the traditional culture of the Navajos, including the extraordinary sophistication and range of their language and their amazing prowess as poets.
The book reveals that in many ways the Navajo of old were culturally and socially more advanced than present-day people in general. It is valuable background reading for anyone interested in the culture of Native American Indians.
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Boyé Lafayette De Mente is a graduate of Jōchi University in Tokyo and Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona. He is the author of more than 50 books on the business practices, cultures and languages of China, Japan, Korea and Mexico. For a list and synopses of his books go to: www.boyedemente.com.
