The People: A History of Native America [Paperback]

R. David Edmunds (Author), Frederick E. Hoxie (Author), Neal Salisbury (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0669244953 | ISBN-13: 978-0669244953 | Publication Date: June 5, 2006 | Edition: 1

This narrative takes an ethnographic approach to American Indian history from the arrival of humans on the American continent to the present day. The text provides balanced coverage of political, economic, cultural and social aspects of Indian history. While conveying the effects of European invasion on American Indian communities, the text gives greater attention to the impact of Native actions on the American environment. The authors' Indian-centered point of view treats Indians as actors in their own right, existing in a larger society. As a result, some events in American history loom larger than they would in a general survey, while others, such as Reconstruction, receive minimal coverage. The People demonstrates that the active participation of American Indians in a modern, democratic society has shaped--and will continue to shape--national life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 1 edition (June 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0669244953
• ISBN-13: 978-0669244953
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The People: A History of Native America (1st Edition), January 24, 2009

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Jesse Jones (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The People: A History of Native America (Paperback)

I used this text for a college American Indian Studies course. The book offers a fairly concise history of the various Native American people groups from early origins to first contact with Europeans to present day. The text presents this information from the perspective of the Indian and offers a slight alternative to most mainstream American History Books. Overall, it was an insightful read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best textbook ever read, October 31, 2010

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SLDiGeronimo - See all my reviews

This review is from: The People: A History of Native America (Paperback)

I got this book for my Native American History course. Because of my course load, I planned to skim and lightly read it in order to summarize the chapters as assigned. However, I found I could not do that, because the textbook is so engrossing and interesting, and it engages you and propels you through it. It is so well-written, well-researched and, actually, entertaining, I will be keeping my book instead of re-selling it. It is written more from the Native American point of view, which I really loved, and it gives you the big picture by illustrating all the little pictures. I could go on and on for several paragraphs about the wonderful content, but in consideration of space available, simply put,I highly recommend this! I don't even want to call it a textbook, because it is such a satisfying read, anyone interested in the subject will love this book, whether or not it is required reading! You will be surprised at how dense this book is and how they weave the story of several hundred years into a very readable piece of work. I have never in my life had a textbook that has delighted me so much! If only the authors would write an algebra book. I could really use that!