by Gisli Palsson
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"Much has been written before about Stefansson's life, but Palsson's work places it in a new context . . . The outcome is much more than an account of the life history of this 'famous Icelander,' it becomes a contribution to the complex history of the exchanges between Western masculinity and colonial power with the cultural and natural environment of northern regions." --Olafur Rastrick, Saga"Palsson's book is very well-researched . . . an excellent read from start to finish." --Polar Record"The book is meticulously and thoroughly researched. Palsson was able to examine hundreds of Stefansson's private letters, and he conducted interviews with people who either knew or knew quite a bit about Stefansson, visited many of Stefansson's old stomping grounds, and read every published and unpublished document he could find relating to his subject. In addition to a comprehensive bibliography, the book contains interesting photographs, a chronology, and detailed citations. The author makes a considerable effort to provide contexts for the events and people he discusses . . . This is a significant contribution to the growing literature on the private lives of anthropologists who otherwise are known to the general public only through their own writings." --Current Anthropology
"Palsson's book is a masterpiece. It leaves the reader with sufficient space for reflection which is an important asset." (Kristjan Johannson, Dagblai )
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