New Book Available
"The Sami People - Tradition in Transition"
By: Veli-Pekka Lehtola
ISBN 952-5343-11-1
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"The Sami People - Tradition in Transition" is a general survey of the
Sami, a people that live in four countries.
Sami culture has undergone powerful changes recently. Traditions have
been integrated with contemporary influences and perspectives. New kinds
of Sami participation and activism have evolved including innovative
politics, informative media, expressive art and literature. This book
describes their history and survival strategies and is richly
illustrated.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Veli-Pekka Lehtola, Ph.D., senior research fellow in the Giellagas
Institute at the University of Oulu, has published several articles
concerning Sami culture, history, and anthropology. In 1997 he received
the prestigious Israel Ruong prize for his scientific contributions as a
distinguished Sami scholar.
For further information, please go to:
http://www.puntsi.fi