Lessons from Kalahari Ju/'hoan Culture

Name: Lessons from Kalahari Ju/'hoan Culture
Brand: Berghahn Books
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By Melissa Heckler

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Jü'hoansi have occupied the Kalahari Desert in Namibia, Africa for at least 35,000 years and possess the oldest human DNA. Their traditional educational practices are the oldest curricula human beings have. Jü'hoan collective decision-making processes epitomize direct, participatory democracy: one person/one vote, enhanced by in-depth negotiations that lead to consensus. These practices are the basis for their education and culture. For Jü'hoansi, child autonomy is paramount and for democracy to thrive, children require independence to make decisions through play-exploration to experience multiple possible outcomes. This book explores how this egalitarian culture became the foundation of an enduring democracy.

Product details

Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 238
Release Date:: 2025-08-01
Publication Date:: 2025-08-01
Publisher:: Berghahn Books
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 1836950977
ISBN13:: 9781836950974
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 501 g
Height:: 157 cm
Width:: 235 cm
Thickness:: 17 cm

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