How Do "Indigenous" People Think (Taking Captain Cook as an Example)

Author: Sahlins (USA)
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Publish Date: July 1, 2003
Features: One of the outstanding features of this book is that the appendix accounts for nearly one-third of the entire volume, primarily consisting of detailed discussions of various relevant English and Hawaiian documents since the 18th century. This arrangement highlights the importance of "evidence-based" arguments in academic debates. The interpretation of a text is akin to listening to multiple stories unfold, gradually revealing all aspects of Cook's encounters in Hawaii and allowing readers to piece together a complete narrative, thereby reflecting the cultural landscape of Hawaii. It is undoubtedly a rare and insightful research presentation.