Native American Issues

by Paul C. Rosier

Overview

Six controversial subjects facilitate student debate on contemporary issues of critical import to Native Americans--and all Americans.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313091315
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/30/2003
Series:	Contemporary American Ethnic Issues
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	733 KB

About the Author

PAUL C. ROSIER is Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Villanova University.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Sports Mascots, Names, and Images
Native American Treaty Rights
Native American Land Claims
Repatriation of Ancestral Remains and Sacred Objects
Native American Gaming
The Conflict Between Economic Development and Environmental Protection
Index

Editorial Reviews

Gr 10 Up-Clearly written, balanced over-views of social and political issues affecting two American ethnic groups. Ten topics are addressed in Acuna's title, including assimilation, race classification, bilingual education, social services for undocumented immigrants, the amnesty programs for illegal immigrants, and border issues. Rosier addresses treaties, land claims, media stereotypes, gaming, ancestral remains, and economic improvement versus environmental protection. Each issue is discussed in a separate chapter that begins by summarizing historical background and current context, including relevant legislation and court decisions. Arguments used by proponents and opponents to support their positions follow. Each chapter concludes with in-depth endnotes, a short source or reading list, and discussion questions. Latino Issues ends with a comprehensive, annotated resource guide. Small, dark captioned black-and-white photos and a few tables and charts complement the texts. Both books contain a helpful, but selective index. Useful supplements to existing series on these topics.-Jack Forman, Mesa College Library, San Diego Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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