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Focusing on the unique identity of the Scottish Borders, the book explores how the region's inhabitants have navigated historical challenges, from armed raiding to modern capitalist sheep farming. It emphasizes the deep connection between family, farm, and place, illustrating how contemporary shepherding practices and community dynamics foster a profound sense of belonging. By adopting a phenomenological perspective, the narrative highlights the interplay of identity and geography, showcasing the resilience of those who call these hills home amidst globalization's pressures.
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At Home in the Hills, John Gray
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- At Home in the Hills
- Subtitle
- Sense of Place in the Scottish Borders
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Gray
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 282
- ISBN13
- 9780857451798
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- Focusing on the unique identity of the Scottish Borders, the book explores how the region's inhabitants have navigated historical challenges, from armed raiding to modern capitalist sheep farming. It emphasizes the deep connection between family, farm, and place, illustrating how contemporary shepherding practices and community dynamics foster a profound sense of belonging. By adopting a phenomenological perspective, the narrative highlights the interplay of identity and geography, showcasing the resilience of those who call these hills home amidst globalization's pressures.