Native American Studies
Native American Studies by Clara Sue Kidwell, published by U of Nebraska Press in January 2005, is a comprehensive guide that explores the history and culture of Native American communities. This first paperback edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English. The book outlines contemporary perspectives on American Indian cultures, focusing on key issues such as the relationship between culture and land, cultural exchanges post-European contact, and the unique dynamics between Native communities and the U.S. government.
Readers will find a thematic approach that integrates history, culture, and intellectual production within the frameworks of politics and power. The text delves into the significance of language and the vitality of contemporary Native cultures, showcasing a variety of artistic expressions, including literature, poetry, painting, sculpture, and performance arts. By employing specific examples, the book provides insights into Native American culture from both Native and non-Native viewpoints, enriching the understanding of these communities in today’s context.
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This guide to Native American history and culture outlines new ways of understanding American Indian cultures in contemporary contexts. ø Native American Studies covers key issues such as the intimate relationship of culture to land; the nature of cultural exchange and conflict in the period after European contact; the unique relationship of Native communities with the United States government; the significance of language; the vitality of contemporary cultures; and the variety of Native artistic styles, from literature and poetry to painting and sculpture to performance arts. ø This thematic approach places history, culture, and intellectual production in the contexts of politics and power. Using specific examples throughout the book, the authors portray the culture of Native Americans from the viewpoints of Native people as well as from those of non-Native Americans.
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