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Title: Sherpas: Reflections on Change in Himalayan Nepal by James F. Fisher, Edmund Hillary ISBN: 0-520-06941-2 Publisher: University of California Press Pub. Date: May, 1990 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Knows Sherpa economy and values
Comment: James Fisher worked with Edmund Hillary in the early 1960's to establish the early Sherpa schools in Khumjung and Jung Gompa (Junbesi) as well as the medical supplies landing strips at Lukla and Phaplu. Thus he learned first hand the basics of Sherpa culture and economy; he had a good working understanding of Sherpa moral values, too.
Returning to USA for PhD in Anthropology, Prof. Fisher developed a theoretical understanding of human society. He then coupled theory with his practical knowledge of Sherpa life, and did several outstanding studies of Sherpa culture which ask the right questions of the appropriate spokespeople resulting in culturally accurate answers.
Sherpa Friendship Association always recommends Sherpas: Reflections on Change as the first book anyone should read to answer the vital questions: what is happening to Sherpa society now? Is Sherpa religion dead? Have Sherpa values collapsed into generic materialism? Many folks recently returned from Himalayan trekking or those studying vajrayana buddhism, as well as Sherpa leaders, are very concerned to find these answers. You will find Prof. Fisher's answers accurate and positive, because he does not ask random informants (or informants with mischievious motivation) like many other anthroplogists who go on to write books on Sherpas.
Essentially, Fisher's interviews show that Sherpa culture remains vibrant, moral, and strongly religious. Great book, highly recommended!
Rating: 4
Summary: An Excellent Insight into the Sherpas of Nepal
Comment: A very informative and readable book. The author provides a thoughtful and moving account of the Sherpas and how their community is being transformed by the forces of modernization. The book is well-researched, thorough, and balanced. The author's personal accounts and anecdotes that cover a quarter of a century, complemented by excellent photographs, are particular strengths. Excellent reading for anyone with an interest in the Sherpas of Nepal.
Rating: 4
Summary: An Excellent Insight on the Sherpas of Nepal
Comment: A very informative and readable book. The author provides a thoughtful and moving account of the Sherpas and how their community is being transformed by the forces of modernization. The book is well-researched, thorough, and balanced. The author's personal accounts and anecdotes that cover a quarter of a century, complemented by excellent photographs, are particular strengths. Excellent reading for anyone with an interest in the Sherpas of Nepal.
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Title: The Violet Shyness of Their Eyes: Notes from Nepal by Barbara J. Scot ISBN: 0934971358 Publisher: Calyx Books Pub. Date: November, 1993 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Sherpas through their Rituals by Sherry B. Ortner ISBN: 0521292166 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Pub. Date: 14 April, 1978 List Price(USD): $27.00 |
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Title: Tenzing Norgay & the Sherpas of Everest by Tashi Tenzing, Judy Tenzing, Edmund Hillary ISBN: 007141309X Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Pub. Date: 15 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Trekking in Nepal: A Traveler's Guide by Stephen Bezruchka, Stephen Bezruchka M. D., Robert Kunstaetter ISBN: 0898865352 Publisher: Mountaineers Books Pub. Date: October, 1997 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Travelers' Tales Nepal (Travelers' Tales Guides) by Rajendra Khadka, Raj B. Khadka ISBN: 1885211147 Publisher: Travelers' Tales Inc Pub. Date: October, 1997 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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