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The extraordinary book of Native American lists / Arlene Hirschfelder, Paulette F. Molin.

Hirschfelder, Arlene B. (Author). Molin, Paulette Fairbanks. (Added Author).

Summary:

This is an extensively researched book on Native American accomplishments. Topics covered include Native American contributions to the performing arts, literature, art, history, sports, politics, education, military service, environmental issues, and many other areas. This book also features lists of Native languages, stereotypes, and myths. In addition, the authors provide a range of resources, links, and websites for readers to learn even more about each topic.

Record details

ISBN: 9780810877092 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN: 0810877090 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780810877108 (ebook)
ISBN: 0810877104 (ebook)
Physical Description: xiii, 568 pages ; 27 cm.
Publisher: Lanham, Md. : Scarecrow Press, 2012.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

History -- Stereotypes and myths -- Tribal government -- Federal-tribal relations -- State-tribal relations -- Native lands and environmental issues -- Health -- Native American religions -- Economic development -- Military service and war -- Education -- Native languages -- Science and technology -- Food -- Visual arts -- Literary and spoken arts -- Film -- Music and dance -- Print, radio, and television -- Sports and games -- Exhibitions, pageants, and shows -- Alaska natives -- Native Hawaiians / Yvonne Wakim Dennis -- Urban life.