'It is important for us to read our own stories and to keep the tradition of our language for our future generations.' - Dereck Harris, Chairman, Ngaanyatjarra Council
'In the Time of their Lives is a wonderful book that honours the extraordinary heritage and historical trajectory of Western Desert (Ngaanyatjarra) speech, the importance of speech and the management of its varieties with a complexity and insight we have rarely seen in print. With a blend of interviews in translation, close examples of speech, first person testimony, photographs, film clips and historical material, Kral and Ellis have brought attention to the changing sensory world of Yarnangu, of sight sound and bodily experience as central to Ngaanyatjarra sociality and personhood. It is rare, indeed, to have such respectful research flow from the intimate and personal perspective of a committed member and active participant in Ngaanyatjarra life.' - Fred Myers, Silver Professor of Anthropology, New York University
By:
Inge Kral, Elizabeth Marrkilyi Ellis Imprint: University of Western Aus Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 245mm,
Width: 275mm,
ISBN:9781760801489 ISBN 10: 1760801488 Pages: 272 Publication Date:01 February 2021 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
