The Native American Almanac: A Portrait of Native America Today - Couverture souple

Hirschfelder, Arlene B; Kreipe De Montaño, Martha

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1620456826 ISBN 13 : 9781620456828

Editeur : Trade Paper Press, 1998

Synopsis

Wide-ranging, authoritative, and timely, here is an illuminating portrait of America's Native peoples, combining information about their history and traditions with insight into the topics that most affect their lives today. From the upheaval of first contacts to the policies of removal to contemporary issues of self-determination, this useful sourcebook provides information on all aspects of Native American life. The Native American Almanac outlines topics of particular interest, such as the history of Native--white relations, the location and status of Native American tribes, religious traditions and ceremonies, language and literature, and contemporary performers and artists, and includes dozens of useful reference features such as:

Maps of tribal areas, historical conflicts, and present-day reservations
A detailed chronology of significant events
Names and addresses of hundreds of organizations concerned with Native American affairs
A listing of Native American landmarks, museums, and cultural centers from coast to coast
More than 100 black-and-white photographs and drawings

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Trade Paper Press
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1620456826
• ISBN 13: 9781620456828
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible