{"title":"Jonathan Reyman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Reyman\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative narratives that delve into the intricate tapestry of history and military affairs. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eMillions of Gifts for the Gods\u003c\/em\u003e, blend meticulous research with compelling storytelling, inviting readers to explore pivotal moments and cultural complexities from the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can anticipate richly detailed accounts that illuminate both grand strategies and the human experiences behind them. Reyman’s writing offers a thoughtful perspective on history’s enduring impact, appealing to those fascinated by the forces that have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"millions-of-gifts-for-the-gods-by-jonathan-reyman-9781646427765","title":"Millions of Gifts for the Gods","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMillions of Gifts for the Gods\u003c\/i\u003e, Jonathan E. Reyman chronicles a remarkable thirty-four-year applied anthropology initiative that bridged ancient traditions with contemporary conservation challenges. From 1982 to 2015, the Feather Distribution Project addressed the critical need for macaw, parrot, and wild turkey feathers essential to Pueblo religious practices, directly supporting their constitutional right to freedom of religion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in Sol Tax's concept of \"action anthropology,\" the project facilitated community-driven decision-making rather than imposing external solutions. This collaborative approach enabled Indigenous communities to maintain cultural practices that have persisted for over a millennium, dating back to the Ancestral Pueblo people and the Mogollon and Sinagua tribes, who viewed birds as sacred beings that helped humans emerge from the underworld. Yet the project's impact extended far beyond cultural preservation. Over three decades, it distributed approximately 14.5 million feathers, valued at $20 million, to the Southwest Pueblos and other Indigenous Americans at no cost to them. Through partnerships with turkey hunters, zoos, bird clubs, the National Wild Turkey Federation, and dozens of volunteers, the initiative reduced illegal bird smuggling from Latin America, alleviated pressure on threatened bird populations, and eliminated harmful plucking practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMillions of Gifts for the Gods\u003c\/i\u003e is an extended case study in applied anthropology, demonstrating how sustained collaboration between anthropologists and Indigenous communities can effectively address complex cultural, legal, and environmental challenges while preserving sacred traditions. This unique project is of special interest to anthropologists working in the American Southwest, as well as students and scholars of archaeology, ethnography, and ethnohistory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397909692652,"sku":"9781646427765","price":103.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5096193482774.jpg?v=1773731931"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jonathan-reyman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}