Lists and describes thousands of Native-American associations, organizations and centers, reservations and tribal councils, museums, monuments and libraries, schools, colleges and health services, films and videocassettes, magazines, newspapers and newsletters, publications (in-print books), and 1500 biographies of notable Native-Americans and non-Indians active in Indian affairs.
A major source for listings of information on American Indian and Alaska Native groups, the first section of the book contains the source listings, presenting names, addresses, and often leaders of the tribal organizations (both federal and other) across the United States, as well as education, health, research, audiovisual, business and events directories. The resource provides similar information for Canada. The third section is the bibliography, which contains citations for 4500 in-print titles. Separate lists by subject follow, and there is also a listing of publishers of Indian titles. Information included in the biography section is provided by each biography and varies in length and currency. A list of the approximately 2500 biographies follows.
A major source for listings of information on American Indian and Alaska Native groups, the first section of the book contains the source listings, presenting names, addresses, and often leaders of the tribal organizations (both federal and other) across the United States, as well as education, health, research, audiovisual, business and events directories. The resource provides similar information for Canada. The third section is the bibliography, which contains citations for 6500 in-print titles. Separate lists by subject follow, and there is also a listing of publishers of Indian titles. Information included in the biography section is provided by each biography and varies in length and currency. A list of the more than 2000 biographical sketches follows.
The Encyclopedia of the American Indian in the Twentieth Century provides a comprehensive overview of this dramatic process through profiles of key individuals, organizations, government policies, and events that have defined Native history since 1900.
Lists and describes thousands of Native-American associations, organizations and centers, reservations and tribal councils, museums, monuments and libraries, schools, colleges and health services, films and videocassettes, magazines, newspapers and newsletters, publications (in-print books), and 1500 biographies of notable Native-Americans and non-Indians active in Indian affairs.
"Complete with compelling stories told by tribal members and customs passed down through the ages, historical milestones, and profiles of prominent, modern-day leaders, ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMERICAN INDIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE is a richly illustrated and authoritative family reference." -- page 4 of cover.
This new four-volume encyclopedia is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource available on the history of Native Americans, providing a lively, authoritative survey ranging from human origins to present-day controversies. From the origins of Native American cultures through the years of colonialism and non-Native expansion to the present, Encyclopedia of American Indian History brings the story of Native Americans to life like no other previous reference on the subject. Featuring the work of many of the field's foremost scholars, it explores this fundamental and foundational aspect of the American experience with extraordinary depth, breadth, and currency, carefully balancing the perspectives of both Native and non-Native Americans. Encyclopedia of American Indian History spans the centuries with three thematically organized volumes (covering the period from precontact through European colonization; the years of non-Native expansion (including Indian removal); and the modern era of reservations, reforms, and reclamation of semi-sovereignty). Each volume includes entries on key events, places, people, and issues. The fourth volume is an alphabetically organized resource providing histories of Native American nations, as well as an extensive chronology, topic finder, bibliography, and glossary. For students, historians, or anyone interested in the Native American experience, Encyclopedia of American Indian History brings that experience to life in an unprecedented way.
"Although there have been a number of recent reference titles on the history and culture of Native Americans, Gale's encyclopedia offers exceptional scope, clarity, and content. Covering almost 400 North American tribes, each essay contains information on both the historical and contemporary issues for the tribe. All entries begin with an introduction about the tribal roots, historic and current location, population data, and language family. This is followed by segments covering the history, religious beliefs, language, buildings, means of subsistence, clothing, healing practices, customs, oral literature, and current tribal issues. Several black-and-white illustrations and bibliographies for further research are included. A cumulative index of tribes, relevant nonnative peoples, historic dates and battles, treaties, legislation, associations, and religious groups adds value."--"Outstanding Reference Sources: the 1999 Selection of New Titles," American Libraries, May 1999. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.
