Culture and Customs of the Sioux Indians (Hardcover)

A new addition to the Culture and Customs of Native Peoples in America series, this book examines the traditions and contemporary culture of the Sioux Indians. The Sioux are a Native American people who live in reservations and communities within Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wisconsin, as well as certain provinces in Canada. According to U.S. Census Report data, over 150,000 individuals identify themselves as Sioux-more than any other tribe besides Cherokee, Navajo, Latin American Indian, and Chocktaw. Culture and Customs of the Sioux Indians reveals the details of the Sioux' past, such as wars and conflicts, historical tools, technology, and traditional housing. It also provides a comprehensive examination of the Sioux in the modern world, covering topics such as religion, education, social customs, gender roles, rites of passage, lifestyle, cuisine, arts, music, and much more. Readers will discover how the Sioux today merge traditional customs that have survived their tumultuous history with contemporary culture. Presents a chronological history that accurately describes the events that have shaped and influence Sioux society today Provides an annotated bibliography of current print and nonprint sources appropriate for student research

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Cultures and Customs of the World
Release date:	May 2011
First published:	May 2011
Authors:	Gregory O Gagnon
Dimensions:	165 x 242 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	182
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-38454-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples
LSN:	0-313-38454-1
Barcode:	9780313384547

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