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Title

Indigenous peoples in isolation in the Peruvian Amazon : their struggle for survival and freedom / Beatriz Huertas Castillo.

Author

Huertas Castillo, Beatriz, 1972-

Publication

Copenhagen : IWGIA, 2004.

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Additional Authors

International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs.

Description

247 p. : ill., maps (1 col.); 24 cm.

Summary

"This book offers a historic and anthropological perspective from which to understand the fragility of isolated indigenous groups in the face of contact with outside society. It helps us appreciate the importance, in terms of cultural and biological diversity, of safeguarding their territories for both their future and that of the human race." "Drawing on scientific and legal principles, international agreements, and primarily from the perspective of human rights, Beatriz Huertas Castillo presents solid arguments concerning the urgent need for national and international efforts to defend the territories, cultural integrity and life ways of isolated indigenous peoples."--BOOK JACKET.

Series Statement

Document ; no. 100

Uniform Title

• IWGIA document ; 100.
• Los pueblos indígenas en aislamiento. English

Alternative Title

Los pueblos indígenas en aislamiento.

Subject

• Hunting and gathering societies > Peru
• Indian reservations > Madre de Dios (Dept.)
• Indians of South America > Civil rights > Peru
• Indians of South America > Cultural assimilation > Madre de Dios (Dept.)
• Indians of South America > Madre de Dios (Dept.)
• Indians of South America > Peru
• Madre de Dios (Peru : Department) > Economic conditions
• Peru > History > 20th century > Sources
• Peru > Politics and government > 20th century

Note

• "This text is an updated version of the Spanish edition"--P. 17.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. 236-247).

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Indigenous peoples in isolation -- Madre de Dios, a general overview -- Indigenous peoples in isolation in the North of Madre de Dios -- The current problem -- The risks -- The Territorial Reserve for indigenous peoples in isolation and initial contact -- The Territorial Reserve for indigenous peoples in isolation in Madre de Dios -- Isolated peoples along the Peru/Brazil border, Brazilian policy, and proposals for joint work -- Proposals and prospects for the protection of isolated indigenous peoples in the current political climate -- Conclusions and recommendations.

ISBN

8790730771

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library