University of Minnesota Press 1953 Trade paperback New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 324 p. Contains: Tables, black & white. Minnesota Archive Editions.

ISBN10: 0816657343, ISBN13: 9780816657346, [publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press] Softcover
[Columbia, MD, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1953]
Show/Hide image

ISBN10: 0816657343, ISBN13: 9780816657346, [publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press] Softcover
[Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1953]
Show/Hide image

Univ Of Minnesota Press, Date: 1953. Paperback. New. minnesota archive editions edition. 324 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.81 inches. Univ Of Minnesota Press ISBN 0816657343 9780816657346 [GB]

Univ Of Minnesota Press 1953 paperback Good Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

ISBN10: 0816657343, ISBN13: 9780816657346, [publisher: University Of Minnesota Press] Softcover nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The Makah Indians was first published in 1953. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.Elizabeth Colson lived for a year among the Makah Indians at their reservation at Neah Bay, Washington, while engaged in the field work for this fascinating anthropological study. During that time she made friends with many of the tribe. She shared in their daily living and in their festivities. She listened with an understanding ear to their problems, to their rambling conversations, as well as to their replies in formal interviews.The result is a richly detailed description of how an American Indian group lives in modern society and an acute analysis of their social problems and adjustments.The author describes the land of the Makah, explains the origin of the tribe, and portrays their characteristic traits. In sections on the Makah and the Whites and the Makah and the Outer World, she analyzes group relationships. In another section, she describes the internal tribal rivalries that stem from the Makah tradition. Finally, she discusses the religious concepts and practices.Anthropologists will find the study of primary importance. It is significant to social scientists in other ...
Show/Hide image