| American Indian Culture: From Counting Coup to Wampum [2 Volumes] Contributor(s): Johansen, Bruce E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1440828733 ISBN-13: 9781440828737 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $215.82 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies |
| Dewey: 970.004 |
| LCCN: 2015009534 |
| Series: Cultures of the American Mosaic |
| Physical Information: 2.4" H x 7.2" W x 10.2" (4.55 lbs) 808 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: American Indian Culture: From Counting Coup to Wampum is organized by cultural form (Arts; Family, Education, and Community; Food; Language and Literature; Media and Popular Culture; Music and Dance; Spirituality; and Transportation and Housing). Examples of topics covered include icons of Native culture, such as pow wows, Indian dancing, and tipi dwellings; Native art forms such as pottery, rock art, sandpainting, silverwork, tattooing, and totem poles; foods such as corn, frybread, and wild rice; and Native Americans in popular culture. The extensive introductory section, breadth of topics, accessibly written text, and range of perspectives from the many contributors make this work a must-have resource for high school and undergraduate audiences. |