Representation and stereotypes
The book presents Native American history and culture while addressing still-prevalent myths and stereotypes.
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Kim Dramer - Author
This is a history-and-culture book about Native American peoples, including the period before European contact and later relations with white people. It also signals an effort to challenge myths and stereotypes.
Indians of North America presents accurate portrayals of the history and culture of North American Indian peoples in volumes written specifically for young adults. Based on the most recent scholarship and written by authorities on the subject, each of the volumes in this highly acclaimed series provides a balanced account of the history of relations between Indians and whites and challenges many still-prevalent myths and stereotypes. The volumes also examine the Native American past before European contact--chapters in the history of Indian peoples that are often overlooked.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a history-and-culture book about Native American peoples, including the period before European contact and later relations with white people. It also signals an effort to challenge myths and stereotypes.
The book presents Native American history and culture while addressing still-prevalent myths and stereotypes.
The book includes Native American history before European contact and the history of relations between Native peoples and white people.
Read alongside a conversation about whose perspectives appear and how evidence is used. Pay particular attention to whether the treatment of Black Americans is developed, and whether “balance” leaves important disagreements or experiences unexplained.
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