The Primal Mind Vision and Reality In Indian America

NY: Harper & Row. (1981). A discourse on the characteristics and components of an Indian aesthetic and perspective, which attempts to also define the differences between the "Western" world view and that of "primitive" cultures, particularly Native American. A PBS documentary series was launched based on the ideas put forth in this book. Inscribed by the author: "For Hank [i.e.,… Read more about this item

NY: Harper & Row. (1981). Uncorrected proof copy. A discourse on the characteristics and components of an Indian aesthetic and perspective, which attempts to also define the differences between the "Western" world view and that of "primitive" cultures, particularly Native American. Highwater's thesis is that one of the great thrusts of the contemporary era is toward a fusion of the… Read more about this item