The Navajo: A Study in Cultural Contrast

Duration: 14

Year Published: 1968

Creator: Journal Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Copyright: Registered 24Oct68 · MP20861 (Jul-Dec 1970) Copyright holder: Journal Films, Inc

Description: Portrays the culture, social organization, and physical environment of the Navajo Indian. Views the ceremonial purifying sweat baths and religious sand painting. Surveys the economy based on sheep-raising, noting the scarcity of water and the enormous acreage required. Questions whether or not the Navajo can remain relatively inviolate in a country where change is of the essence., Portrays the culture, social organization, and physical environment of the Navajo. Views the ceremonial purifying sweat baths and religious sand painting. Surveys the economy based on sheep-raising, noting the scarcity of water and the enormous acreage required. Questions whether or not the Navajo can remain relatively inviolate in a country where change is of the essence.

Complete Record: Portrays the culture, social organization, and physical environment of the Navajo Indian. Views the ceremonial purifying sweat baths and religious sand painting. Surveys the economy based on sheep-raising, noting the scarcity of water and the enormous acreage required. Questions whether or not the Navajo can remain relatively inviolate in a country where change is of the essence., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.