Now That the Buffalo's Gone
1982
First Published
3.93
Average Rating
318
Number of Pages
In this book one of America’s leading writers of Indian History examines the aspirations and feelings of today’s Indians-what they want and why they want it. Using the particular histories of seven Indian tribes or groups, Alvin Josephy analyzes seven principal issues in the continuing face-off between Indians and - The Indians’ will to endure as Indians - Racial sterotypes that influence Whites’ treatment of Indians - Indians’ efforts to retain the deep spiritual basis of their lives - The fight to retain tribal land bases - Reassertion of Indian water rights - Claims to fishing and hunting rights - The modern-day quest for self-termination, sovereignty, and control of tribal affairs and resources Those themes are the major aspects of contemporary Indian affairs that are least understood by non-Indians and tend to cause continued misunderstanding and conflicts with Whites.
Avg Rating
3.93
Number of Ratings
15
5 STARS
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3 STARS
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Author
Alvin M. Josephy Jr.
Author · 13 books
An American historian who specialized in Native American topics. He served as a combat correspondent during World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star for his coverage of the U.S. capture of Guam. His interest in Native American history started during an assignment from Time Magazine.
