Endangered Peoples of North America: Struggles to Survive and Thrive

Description

Bringing a fresh perspective to multicultural studies| Greaves illuminates the current situation of 13 of our most traditional peoples in the United States and Canada. Included are small tribal groups| ethnic groups with a unique way of life| new immigrants| and refugees with strong roots in war-torn homelands. A broad diversity of cultures is presented| including the Lummi in Washington State| the African Americans in the coastal zone of Georgia| the Amish of Lancaster County| and the Hmong in Wisconsin. The relevant issues of their survival in today’s global culture will engage students and general readers alike.

Each chapter covers a specific group| including sections on the land| people| traditional subsistence strategies| political and social organization| religion and worldview| threats to survival| and response to those threats. A common format to each chapter facilitates comparisons between cases. A Food for Thought section has questions for discussion or paper topics| and a helpful Resource Guide lists further reading| films and videos| websites| and organizations. Maps and photos complement the text.