作者: R.J. van Ginkel
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摘要: In 1995, the Makah Indian Tribe (USA) publicly announced that it wished to revitalize its tradition of whale hunting. The had treaty rights hunt whales dating back 1855 but gave up whaling in 1920s. Environmentalists and animal activists adamantly opposed Makah's claim, tribe was successful obtaining permission go again. Vehement reactions followed. discourse on hunting soon shifted discussing merits demerits culture genuineness legitimateness tribe's wish reconnect tradition. present article describes analyzes debate, particular as relates issues heritage contested authenticity.