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A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples
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by Barry M. Pritzker
Sales Rank: 186789
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$3.72
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 624 pages
Published by: Oxford University Press, USA; Subsequent edition November 9, 2000
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0195138775
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0195138771
Book Dimensions:
9.9 x 7 x 1.7 inches
Weighs: 2.3 pounds
Product Review
"Virtually everything general readers might want to know about American Indian history and culture can be found in this extensive Oxford Encyclopedia, which is arranged by geographic region. Within these divisions are the expected topics, from dress to transportation to diet to reservations."--The Dallas Morning News
Product Description
Dispelling myths, answering questions, and stimulating thoughtful avenues for further inquiry, this highly absorbing reference provides a wealth of specific information about over 200 North American Indian groups in Canada and the United States. Readers will easily access important historical
and contemporary facts about everything from notable leaders and relations with non-natives to customs, dress, dwellings, weapons, government, and religion. This book is at once exhaustive and captivating, covering myriad aspects of a people spread across a continent.
Divided into ten geographic areas for easy reference, this work illustrates each Native American group in careful detail. Listed alphabetically, starting with the tribal name, translation, origin, and definition, each entry includes significant facts about the group's location and population, as
well as impressive accounts of the group's history and culture. Bringing entries up-to-date, Barry Pritzker also presents current information on each group's government, economy, legal status, and land holdings. Whether interpreting the term "tribe" (many traditional Native American groups were not
tribes at all but more like extended families) or describing how a Shoshone lady served as a guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition, Pritzker always presents the material in a clear and lively manner.
In light of past and ongoing injustices and the momentum of Indian and Inuit self-determination movements, an understanding of Native American cultures as well as their contributions to contemporary society becomes increasingly important. A awesome resource, this book liberally provides the
essential information necessary to better grasp the history and cultures of North American Indians.
Reader Reviews
This review is from: A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples (Hardcover)
A good resource book offering specific historical and demographic information about each tribal group of North America, explaining the differences between the diverse cultures clearly and precisely. This would make a good classroom reference for older kids.
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