American Indian Tribes (Pelican Books)
An essay collection that surveys social change among Native Americans from both historical background and present conditions. It ranges across political self-determination, education, community, and relations with the federal government, offering a wide-angle view of the Native activism of the late 1960s.
Work Information
A concise overview of a changing Native American society, not just a history book.
The 1968 original presents Native American life as a contemporary issue through case studies and historical framing by thirteen contributors. It deals with the reorganization of tribal government, pan-Indian political solidarity, and relations with the federal government, making it a compact introduction to the changes of the era.
Review Summaries
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Its clear overview is valued, and readers appreciate how it connects historical background with the present. The book is also seen as highly documentary in tone, better suited to readers who want a substantial reference than to those looking for a light introduction.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Penguin Books
- Published
- 1970-09-30
- Language
- 英語
- Size
- 17.78 x 2.54 x 12.7 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780140211399
- ISBN-10
- 014021139X
- Price
- 17759 JPY
Thirteen anthropologists explore the problems faced by American Indians in various parts of the country today in trying to forge an Indian identity which transcends traditional tribal divisions
Related Literary Awards
- Anisfield-Wolf Book Award Edition 34 (1969) ・Winner・Winner