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Other Cultures
The first part of this book considers what kind of study social anthropology is, the types of questions social anthropologists ask and how they go about obtaining the answers. The second part discusses the more important fields in which social anthropologists have advanced our knowledge of other cultures: kinship and marriage, social order, economic relations and magical and religious institutions. The important theme of social change is also discussed. First published in 1964.
The Breath Of Angels
In 1992, John Beattie set out to sail around the world. Joined at times by an assortment of exotic characters - including a parrot called Hamish and the former Beirut hostage Brian Keenan - the joys and travails of his journey are depicted with complete honesty. But be it a storm at sea, a single-handed Atlantic crossing, or a near shipwreck in an uncharted jungle river, his humour and fortitude shine through. A compelling travelogue, a voyage of the spirit and a love story, The Breath of Angels is also a tale which might never have been told but for one chance-in-a-million encounter. Once day at dawn, a man lay dying of thirst in an open boat that had been swept out to sea - his partner had already died in his arms. In the gloom of the early morning light he sees a tiny fleck of white on the distant horizon. The Warrior Queen is homeward bound from Venezuela and the dying man has one last slender chance of life . . .
Civilization & Progress
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Billy on the Balcony
Billy on the Balcony is a story of courage, inspiration, and determination. Following brain surgery and a triple heart bypass, William John Beattie received the devastating diagnosis that was to change his life: "You have vascular dementia" (a progressive, debilitating cognitive disorder). Nightmares of a slow descent into unknowingness haunted him . . . until his fighting spirit refused to accept his ordained fate. He would not allow his children, grandchildren, and other family members to become faceless strangers.Watching the world in isolation from his balcony during the pandemic, Billy ultimately rebelled and declared it was time to "reclaim his name." The forecasted signs of mental decline did not manifest; Billy still read half a dozen books a week, handled all the household finances, and organised large family holidays. And so, this mental health warrior demanded a review of his condition-and got on with living his life.Billy returned to his passion of writing poetry, often poignant but always with a twist of humour. He is a triumphant example of refusing to accept the inevitable-Billy reclaimed his name!
