A Companion to American Indian History
- ISBN-10
- 1405121319
- ISBN-13
- 9781405121316
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 524
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-03-12
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Authors
- Neal Salisbury, Philip J. Deloria
Description
A Companion to American Indian History captures the thematic breadth of Native American history over the last forty years. Twenty-five original essays by leading scholars in the field, both American Indian and non-American Indian, bring an exciting modern perspective to Native American histories that were at one time related exclusively by Euro-American settlers. Contains 25 original essays by leading experts in Native American history. Covers the breadth of American Indian history, including contacts with settlers, religion, family, economy, law, education, gender issues, and culture. Surveys and evaluates the best scholarship on every important era and topic. Summarizes current debates and anticipates future concerns.
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