The Militarization of Indian Country (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Michigan State University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Makwa Enewed
Release date:	December 2013
First published:	March 2013
Authors:	Winona LaDuke • Sean Aaron Cruz
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	110
ISBN-13:	978-1-938065-00-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Equal opportunities Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
LSN:	1-938065-00-X
Barcode:	9781938065002

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