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Greenland, David C. King

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-142), glossary, timeline and index

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David C. King

Cultures of the world

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Greenland"--Provided by publisher

Introduction – Geography: -- The ice sheet -- Land and sea – Climate -- Settlement patterns -- Musk oxen -- Other mammals -- Whales and walruses -- Seals, fish, and bird life -- Plant life – History: -- Early Inuit cultures -- The Norse period -- Christianity and the cooling climate -- What happened to the Norse? -- New European interests -- Denmark takes control -- Recent history – Government: -- The structure of the government – Economy: -- The impact of climate change -- The limits of government actions -- The impact of social change -- Farming and herding -- The government and the economy – Minerals – Environment: Global warming -- The loss of ice -- Chemical pollution -- Endangered species – Greenlanders: -- Migrations -- The Polar Inuit -- The mixing of cultures – Lifestyle: -- Life in Nuuk -- Village life – Education – Transportation – Religion: -- The Catholic period -- Later Christianizing efforts -- Traditional Inuit religion – Language: -- Language without words – Arts: -- Traditional arts and crafts -- From oral tradition to literature -- Music and dance -- Theater and film -- Museums and galleries – Leisure: -- Shopping -- Nightlife and entertainment – Sports -- Festivals: -- Celebrating the return of the sun -- National Day -- Religious festivals and holidays -- Other special events – Food: -- The new and the old -- Greenlandic dining -- Map of Greenland -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Time Line – Glossary -- Further Information -- Bibliography – Index

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Cultures of the world Greenland