Life Beside Itself: Imagining Care in the Canadian Arctic
In Life Beside Itself, Lisa Stevenson investigates the imaginative practices of care in the Canadian Arctic. Drawing from anthropological fieldwork, the book reveals how communities envision and enact support amid cultural and environmental challenges. It offers a thoughtful exploration of health, relationality, and life in indigenous contexts, challenging conventional notions of caregiving.
About This Book
Life Beside Itself examines the concept of care within the context of the Canadian Arctic, offering insights into how communities navigate health and well-being.
The book draws on ethnographic perspectives to explore the imaginative dimensions of caregiving in indigenous settings.
Through detailed observations, it highlights the intersections of culture, environment, and human connection in remote northern regions.
Stevenson's analysis provides a nuanced understanding of care beyond traditional frameworks, emphasizing relational and contextual elements.
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