The Oxford Handbook of American Indian History

Nonfiction, History, Americas, Native American, United States
Cover of the book The Oxford Handbook of American Indian History by , Oxford University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9780190614027
Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication: April 13, 2016
Imprint: Oxford University Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780190614027
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication: April 13, 2016
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Language: English

"Everything you know about Indians is wrong." As the provocative title of Paul Chaat Smith's 2009 book proclaims, everyone knows about Native Americans, but most of what they know is the fruit of stereotypes and vague images. The real people, real communities, and real events of indigenous America continue to elude most people. The Oxford Handbook of American Indian History confronts this erroneous view by presenting an accurate and comprehensive history of the indigenous peoples who lived-and live-in the territory that became the United States. Thirty-two leading experts, both Native and non-Native, describe the historical developments of the past 500 years in American Indian history, focusing on significant moments of upheaval and change, histories of indigenous occupation, and overviews of Indian community life. The first section of the book charts Indian history from before 1492 to European invasions and settlement, analyzing US expansion and its consequences for Indian survival up to the twenty-first century. A second group of essays consists of regional and tribal histories. The final section illuminates distinctive themes of Indian life, including gender, sexuality and family, spirituality, art, intellectual history, education, public welfare, legal issues, and urban experiences. A much-needed and eye-opening account of American Indians, this Handbook unveils the real history often hidden behind wrong assumptions, offering stimulating ideas and resources for new generations to pursue research on this topic.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

"Everything you know about Indians is wrong." As the provocative title of Paul Chaat Smith's 2009 book proclaims, everyone knows about Native Americans, but most of what they know is the fruit of stereotypes and vague images. The real people, real communities, and real events of indigenous America continue to elude most people. The Oxford Handbook of American Indian History confronts this erroneous view by presenting an accurate and comprehensive history of the indigenous peoples who lived-and live-in the territory that became the United States. Thirty-two leading experts, both Native and non-Native, describe the historical developments of the past 500 years in American Indian history, focusing on significant moments of upheaval and change, histories of indigenous occupation, and overviews of Indian community life. The first section of the book charts Indian history from before 1492 to European invasions and settlement, analyzing US expansion and its consequences for Indian survival up to the twenty-first century. A second group of essays consists of regional and tribal histories. The final section illuminates distinctive themes of Indian life, including gender, sexuality and family, spirituality, art, intellectual history, education, public welfare, legal issues, and urban experiences. A much-needed and eye-opening account of American Indians, this Handbook unveils the real history often hidden behind wrong assumptions, offering stimulating ideas and resources for new generations to pursue research on this topic.

More books from Oxford University Press

Cover of the book Chosen People by
Cover of the book The Psychology of Gratitude by
Cover of the book Islam in Southeast Asia: Oxford Bibliographies Online Research Guide by
Cover of the book Robert Schumann by
Cover of the book The Surprising Science of Meetings by
Cover of the book The Geronimo Campaign by
Cover of the book Souls in Transition:The Religious and Spiritual Lives of Emerging Adults by
Cover of the book The Oxford Handbook of Professional Economic Ethics by
Cover of the book Clinical Neuropsychology Study Guide and Board Review by
Cover of the book Beholden by
Cover of the book The Republic of Rock by
Cover of the book Debating the Death Penalty by
Cover of the book The Militant Suffrage Movement by
Cover of the book Love and Toil by
Cover of the book Emotion, Social Relationships, and Health by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy