Gregorio, the Hand Trembler: A Psychobiological Personality Study of a Navaho Indian - Hardcover

by Alexander Hamilton Leighton (Author), Dorothea Cross Leighton (Author)

Gregorio, The Hand Trembler is a book written by Alexander Hamilton Leighton that explores the life and personality of a Navajo Indian named Gregorio. The book is a psychobiological personality study that delves into the cultural and psychological factors that shaped Gregorio's life and personality.Gregorio was a well-known hand trembler, a traditional Navajo healer who uses his hands to diagnose and treat illnesses. Leighton examines the role of this practice in Navajo culture and how it influenced Gregorio's identity and sense of self.The book also looks at Gregorio's childhood experiences, including his relationship with his parents and his experiences with the Navajo boarding school system. Leighton explores how these experiences shaped Gregorio's personality and his approach to healing.Throughout the book, Leighton draws on his background in anthropology and psychiatry to provide a nuanced and detailed portrait of Gregorio's life and personality. The book is a fascinating exploration of Navajo culture and the complex interplay between cultural and psychological factors in shaping personality.Additional Contributor Is Clyde Kluckhohn. Papers Of The Peabody Museum Of American Archaeology And Ethnology, Harvard University, V40, No. 1. Reports Of The Ramah Project Report, No. 1.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.