The Lisu: Far from the Ruler

Synopsis

Descriptive Accounts Of Lisu Individuals, Communities, Regions, And Practices Brings The Lisu And Their Distinct, Ironic Worldview To Life. A View Of Humanity's Transition From Border-free Tribal Groupings Into Today's Nation-states And Global Market Economy--provided By Publisher. Lisu World -- Mythic Origins -- History And Origin Theories -- Modern Times (opium/heroin Sidebar Somewhere In Here) -- Migration -- Identity And Flux -- View From The Village. The Village ; A Temporary Encampment. The Village ; Social Organization And Symbolic Significance. The Village ; Dispute Solving -- Being A Lisu. -- Childhood ; Learning By Doing (childhood, Girls, Boys) -- Men, Women, Courtship And Marriage. New Year Celebrations: Setting The Stage For Romance. Gender Roles, Courtship, And Sexuality. Negotiating Bride Wealth. -- Household: The Place For Family And Work. Dualism In Division Of Labor. Food, Feasts, And Liquor. Clothes. Home/field/jungle Connection -- Cosmic Views. Spiritual And Physical Worlds Converge. Lisu Curing And Dealing With Spirits On A Daily Basis. Impact Of Christianity. . . Just One More Influence? -- Economy. Economic Activities In The Forest. Sweat: The Lisu Capital. Lisu Women ; Economic Partners. The Lure Of The Land. Book Ii. Lisu By Country, Sketches Of Thailand, Myanmar, And China -- Comparing National Scenes: Full Of Opportunities To Be Wrong -- Thailand -- Burma/myanmar -- China. Conclusions, And Notes On Where Lisu Might Go From Here. By Michele Zack. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.