The Makah Indians - A Study of an Indian Tribe in Modern American Society (Paperback, Minnesota Archi)

The Makah Indians was first published in 1953. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. Elizabeth Colson lived for a year among the Makah Indians at their reservation at Neah Bay, Washington, while engaged in the field work for this fascinating anthropological study. During that time she made friends with many of the tribe. She shared in their daily living and in their festivities. She listened with an understanding ear to their problems, to their rambling conversations, as well as to their replies in formal interviews. The result is a richly detailed description of how an American Indian group lives in modern society and an acute analysis of their social problems and adjustments. The author describes the land of the Makah, explains the origin of the tribe, and portrays their characteristic traits. In sections on the Makah and the Whites and the Makah and the Outer World, she analyzes group relationships. In another section, she describes the internal tribal rivalries that stem from the Makah tradition. Finally, she discusses the religious concepts and practices. Anthropologists will find the study of primary importance. It is significant to social scientists in other fields as well and to all readers who are concerned about race relations and the special problems of the American Indian. In chronicling the effects of the U.S. Indian Service on one tribe, the book treats an important aspect of American social history.

General

Imprint:	University of Minnesota Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 1953
First published:	October 1953
Authors:	Elizabeth Colson
Dimensions:	222 x 146 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	324
Edition:	Minnesota Archi
ISBN-13:	978-0-8166-5734-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Promotions
LSN:	0-8166-5734-3
Barcode:	9780816657346

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