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A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples Subsequent Edition

by Barry M. Pritzker (Author)

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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 woman 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 magnificent resource, this book liberally provides the essential information necessary to better grasp the history and cultures of North American Indians.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0195138775
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0195138771
  3. Edition
    Subsequent
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  5. Publication date
    November 9, 2000
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    10.08 x 7.06 x 1.69 inches
  8. Print length
    624 pages
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"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

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The first and primary reference source for those interested in learning about North American Indians--covering over 200 groups in all

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2000
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Subsequent
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 624 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0195138775
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195138771
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.41 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.08 x 7.06 x 1.69 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #295,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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