This book represents over a decade of research on the herding techniques and way of life of Komi and Nenets arctic nomadic reindeer herders who inhabit the Russian north and North-western Siberia. Reviewing current theories and models of human cognition developed in cognitive science, the authors’ build bridges between cognitive science and anthropology by presenting case studies that reveal and “demystify” cognitive mechanisms. In doing so, they challenge the field of anthropology by demonstrating fundamental weaknesses and debunking anthropolog- ical theories that ignore cognitive facts. This book exemplifies the contribution of anthropology to building greater understanding of human cognition. However, the authors argue that such an endeavour can only be achieved through embracing advancements made in other disciplines rather than ignoring their existence.

Kirill V. Istomin and Mark J. Dwyer
2021, Fürstenberg/Havel: Kulturstiftung Sibirien
220 pp., 15,5 x 22 cm, 7 Farbseiten 
ISBN: 978-3-942883-73-3
Euro 28, paperback

Reindeer herder's thinking: A comparative research of relations between economy, cognition and way of life

This book represents over a decade of research on the herding techniques and way of life of Komi and Nenets arctic nomadic reindeer herders who inhabit the Russian north and North-western Siberia. Reviewing current theories and models of human cognition developed in cognitive science, the authors’ build bridges between cognitive science and anthropology by presenting case studies that reveal and “demystify” cognitive mechanisms. In doing so, they challenge the field of anthropology by demonstrating fundamental weaknesses and debunking anthropolog- ical theories that ignore cognitive facts. This book exemplifies the contribution of anthropology to building greater understanding of human cognition. However, the authors argue that such an endeavour can only be achieved through embracing advancements made in other disciplines rather than ignoring their existence.

Kirill V. Istomin and Mark J. Dwyer
2021, Fürstenberg/Havel: Kulturstiftung Sibirien
220 pp., 15,5 x 22 cm, 7 color pages
ISBN: 978-3-942883-73-3
Euro 28, paperback

Kirill V. Istomin and Mark J. Dwyer

Kirill V. Istomin and Mark J. Dwyer

Reindeer herder's thinking: A comparative research of relations between economy, cognition and way of life

Kirill V. Istomin and Mark J. Dwyer

This book represents over a decade of research on the herding techniques and way of life of Komi and Nenets arctic nomadic reindeer herders who inhabit the Russian north and North-western Siberia. Reviewing current theories and models of human cognition developed in cognitive science, the authors’ build bridges between cognitive science and anthropology by presenting case studies that reveal and “demystify” cognitive mechanisms. In doing so, they challenge the field of anthropology by demonstrating fundamental weaknesses and debunking anthropolog- ical theories that ignore cognitive facts. This book exemplifies the contribution of anthropology to building greater understanding of human cognition. However, the authors argue that such an endeavour can only be achieved through embracing advancements made in other disciplines rather than ignoring their existence.

Kirill V. Istomin and Mark J. Dwyer
2021, Fürstenberg/Havel: Kulturstiftung Sibirien
220 pp., 15,5 x 22 cm, 7 color pages
ISBN: 978-3-942883-73-3
Euro 28, paperback

Istomin, Kirill V.

Dwyer, Mark J.