| The Militarization of Indian Country Contributor(s): LaDuke, Winona (Author), Cruz, Sean Aaron (Author) |
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ISBN: 193806500X ISBN-13: 9781938065002 Publisher: Makwa Enewed OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Native American - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies |
| Dewey: 970.004 |
| LCCN: 2012012219 |
| Series: Makwa Enewed |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 6.05" W x 9.01" (0.36 lbs) 110 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When it became public that Osama bin Laden's death was announced with the phrase "Geronimo, EKIA " many Native people, including Geronimo's descendants, were insulted to discover that the name of a Native patriot was used as a code name for a world-class terrorist. Geronimo descendant Harlyn Geronimo explained, "Obviously to equate Geronimo with Osama bin Laden is an unpardonable slander of Native America and its most famous leader." The Militarization of Indian Country illuminates the historical context of these negative stereotypes, the long political and economic relationship between the military and Native America, and the environmental and social consequences. This book addresses the impact that the U.S. military has had on Native peoples, lands, and cultures. From the use of Native names to the outright poisoning of Native peoples for testing, the U.S. military's exploitation of Indian country is unparalleled and ongoing. |
Contributor Bio(s): LaDuke, Winona: - Winona LaDuke is an internationally renowned activist working on issues of sustainable development, renewable energy, and food systems. She lives and works on the White Earth reservation in northern Minnesota, and is a two time vice presidential candidate with Ralph Nader for the Green Party. |