Aphrodite's Island is a bold new account of the European discovery of Tahiti; the Pacific island of mythic status that has figured so powerfully in European imaginings about sexuality; the exotic; and the nobility or bestiality of “savages.†In this groundbreaking book; Anne Salmond takes readers to the center of the shared history to furnish rich insights into Tahitian perceptions of the visitors while illuminating the full extent of European fascination with Tahiti. As she discerns the impact and meaning of the European effect on the islands; she demonstrates how; during the early contact period; the mythologies of Europe and Tahiti intersected and became entwined. Drawing on Tahitian oral histories; European manuscripts and artworks; collections of Tahitian artifacts; and illustrated with contemporary sketches; paintings; and engravings from the voyages; Aphrodite's Island provides a vivid account of the Europeans' Tahitian adventures. At the same time; the book's compelling insights into Tahitian life significantly change the way we view the history of this small island during a period when it became a crossroads for Europe.
#1212692 in Books Brian Whitaker 2006-11-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .55 x 6.00l; .71 #File Name: 0520250176264 pagesUnspeakable love
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Full of Information and comes from a unique perspective.By Daniel E. Cureton[[VIDEOID:moPUZFJHW85GQI]]Well this was my first book in Middle East LGBT and it really opened me up to the field of study I want to do. I was disappointed with the sources; but I understood that he was writing about something that there are only a handful of academic sources on and a few other stories by independent authors; so I gave him credit. I wish it could have had more reliable sources. Some of the internet ones no longer work. But it is a field in which you have to slide into under the cover of something else.. I know this since LGBT Middle East is my master's degree.. Besides the sources.. this is a real informative book; full of information. I learned some things I had never even thought about; dealing with the Middle East culture. I recommend it for all in the ME area and LGBTQ/Gender studies.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Spicy and informative!By Senor HammoudI love this book because it talks about the Middle East through Gender Sexuality which is barely mentioned in the media.I feel this book is a must to understand the LGBT struggle in the Middle East and how they have to deal with reppression.Its sad how Love is forbidden in these society because of the status quo placed by the hiearchy.Love is the solution the Middle Eastern conflicts.Let love prevail=)0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Unspeakable Love: Gay and Lesbian Life in the Middle EastBy Rodney M. BrownTread carefully with a big stick is how I would characterize living in the Middle East if you are gay and or lesbian persuasion.Freedom and democratic principals are hard fought; and many will die before these rights are achieved.
