| Culture and Customs of the Choctaw Indians Contributor(s): Akers, Donna (Author) |
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ISBN: 031336401X ISBN-13: 9780313364013 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $60.39 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Reference | Research - History | Native American |
| Dewey: 976.004 |
| LCCN: 2012032912 |
| Series: Cultures and Customs of the World |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (1.05 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Endeavoring to replace stereotypical images with a more accurate understanding of Native Americans, Culture and Customs of the Choctaw Indians explores the traditional lives of the Choctaw people, their history and oppression by the dominant society, and their struggles to maintain a unique identity in the face of overwhelming pressures to assimilate. The book begins with a historical overview of traditional Choctaw life, belief systems, social customs, and traditions. Moving to contemporary Choctaw communities, it looks at the modern-day Choctaw and the important issues they face. Separate chapters cover cuisine, social and kinship systems, oral traditions, arts, music, and dance, as well as current issues and tribal politics. Readers will see how many Choctaw people blend traditional beliefs with participation in and knowledge of the dominant society and economy, while continuing to speak and teach the Choctaw language and traditions in homes, churches, and schools. |
