The Eskimos
In this welcome ethnographic study about Eskimo and Aleut people, Burch shows that these pragmatic, skilled hunters developed a lively culture involving complex relationships. Well-chosen examples indicate the wide social and artistic variety found in the relevant regionsfrom eastern Siberia, the Aleutian Islands, and Alaska to northern Canada and Greenland. This oversize book offers an integrated presentation in the more than 120 stunning color photographs, which include shots of people, the environment, and artifacts. Though an occasional nonstandard spelling detracts (e.g., "belukha" instead of "beluga"), this is recommended. Mark C. Goniwiecha, Univ. of Alaska Fairbanks Lib.Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.