| Clearing a Path: Theorizing the Past in Native American Studies Contributor(s): Shoemaker, Nancy (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415926742 ISBN-13: 9780415926744 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2001 Annotation: Native American studies is ready for theory. Until very recently, historians and others researching the Native American past have almost exclusively described their subject in linear, chronological fashion--relegating the theory to introductory chapters or footnotes. In "Clearing a Path," Nancy Shoemaker assembles a collection of essays written by some of the most respected names in the field that skillfully places methodological and theoretical concerns first. The anthology is divided into four sections: *"Stories" looks at history as storytelling (and storytelling as history) *"Categories of Analysis" asks how roles like gender affect historical study * "Political Economy" reviews the material context of Native American history on and off the reservation *"Tribal Histories, Indigenous Histories" compares two different modes of examining Native American history. "Clearing a Path" offers new models and ideas for exploring Native American history, drawing from disciplines like history, anthropology, and creative writing. This a must-read for anyone interested in the history of indigenous peoples. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Native American |
| Dewey: 970.004 |
| LCCN: 2001019493 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.24" W x 9.26" (1.03 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Clearing a Path offers new models and ideas for exploring Native American history, drawing from disciplines like history, anthropology, and creative writing making this a must-read for anyone interested in the history of indigenous peoples. |