Native Nations - 3rd Edition by Nancy Bonvillain

About the Book

An indispensable tool to those studying the cultures and current issues of Native peoples today

Book Synopsis

Combining historical background with discussion of contemporary Native nations and their living cultures, this comprehensive text introduces students to the many Indigenous peoples in North America. Organized by region to highlight cultural practices, each part covers the topography, climate, and natural resources in the area and describes the range of cultural practices and beliefs among groups. Subsequent tribe-specific chapters are devoted to different Native communities, addressing both their history and contemporary lives.

New to the Third Edition:
New Chapter 26, "Contemporary Challenges" explores the issues facing Native communities today, including environmental crises, voting rights, residential school investigationsNew Chapter 27, "The Arts, Pop Culture, and Representation" examines contemporary Indigenous writers, musicians, and film makers as well as the challenges Indigenous peoples face with misrepresentationFully revised art program with a wealth of images and maps explores different Native culturesUpdated statistics on social and economic data as well as demographic profiles

Review Quotes

"Bonvillain's Native Nations offers a comprehensive view of indigenous history, technology, and modern life in each region of North America. By providing both regional and tribe-specific chapters, Bonvillian engages the reader with her exploration into the diverse cultural practices and political issues surrounding native communities." --Cameron Lacquement, The University of Alabama

About the Author

Nancy Bonvillain is professor of Anthropology and Linguistics at Bard College at Simon's Rock. She is the author of Women and Men: Cultural Constructs of Gender, Fifth Edition, and Language, Culture, and Communication, Eighth Edition. She is also the author of 20 separate ethnographies of Indigenous societies.