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The Ainu of Japan
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The Ainu of Japan

Author: Barbara Aoki Poisson
Publisher: Minneapolis : Lerner Publications Co., ©2002.
Series: First peoples.
Edition/Format:   Book : Elementary and junior high school : English : 1st American edView all editions and formats
Summary:
Describes the history, modern and traditional cultural practices and economies, geographic background, and ongoing oppression and struggles of the Ainu.
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Genre/Form: Juvenile literature
Material Type: Elementary and junior high school
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Barbara Aoki Poisson
ISBN: 0822541769 9780822541769
OCLC Number: 47625263
Description: 48 p. : col. ill., map ; 26 cm.
Contents: Who are the Ainu? --
Land of extremes --
Hokkaido landscape --
Nature's bounty --
Wild Hokkaido --
First Ainu --
Fighting for survival --
Further struggles --
Keeping the culture alive --
Traditional economy --
Changing economy --
Traditional homes --
Modern homes --
Village life --
Bear hunters --
Clothing for all seasons --
Art of the Ainu --
Ancient language of the Ainu --
World of spirits --
Ainu festivals --
Song and dance.
Series Title: First peoples.
Responsibility: Barbara Aoki Poisson.

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Describes the history, modern and traditional cultural practices and economies, geographic background, and ongoing oppression and struggles of the Ainu.

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