force of savagery selvala heart of the wilds

This book provides a wonderful glimpse into the messy vitality of cultural reproduction dedicated to transforming an unhealthy present into a healthy future.' - Jim Igoe, Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Virginia, USA 'Davidov's ethnography in motion engages ecotourism as a critical circuit of human encounter and cultural reproduction. Along the way she examines ideas about cultural production and anthropological representation, making this book a must read for anyone interested in the anthropology of indigenous communities.' - Paige West, Tow Professor of Anthropology, Barnard College, USA and Columbia University, USA 'Veronica Davidov examines the complex interface between ecotourism and globalization through stunning ethnography that weaves together the analysis of the creation, maintenance, and understanding of indigenous life-ways in Ecuador. 'An outstanding contribution to the study of ecotourism that goes beyond utopian promises and dystopic realities to reveal what is at stake locally and transnationally.' - Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, author of Destination Culture: Tourism, Museums, and Heritage

Force of savagery selvala heart of the wilds