Encyclopedia of American Indian History [4 volumes]

This new four-volume encyclopedia is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource available on the history of Native Americans, providing a lively, authoritative survey ranging from human origins to present-day controversies.From the origins of Native American cultures through the years of colonialism and non-Native expansion to the present, Encyclopedia of American Indian History brings the story of Native Americans to life like no other previous reference on the subject. Featuring the work of many of the field’s foremost scholars, it explores this fundamental and foundational aspect of the American experience with extraordinary depth, breadth, and currency, carefully balancing the perspectives of both Native and non-Native Americans.Encyclopedia of American Indian History spans the centuries with three thematically organized volumes (covering the period from precontact through European colonization; the years of non-Native expansion (including Indian removal); and the modern era of reservations, reforms, and reclamation of semi-sovereignty). Each volume includes entries on key events, places, people, and issues. The fourth volume is an alphabetically organized resource providing histories of Native American nations, as well as an extensive chronology, topic finder, bibliography, and glossary. For students, historians, or anyone interested in the Native American experience, Encyclopedia of American Indian History brings that experience to life in an unprecedented way.Approximately 450 entries within four separate volumesApproximately 110 contributors from among the foremost scholars in the fields, including Troy Johnson on self-determination movements, Richard King on sports mascots, and Jon Rehyner on recovery of Native languagesHundreds of images, including illustrations, photographs, and mapsA series of helpful research tools rounding out the fourth volume, including an extensive chronology, topical bibliography, and a comprehensive index

"Recommended where needed for high school, undergraduate, and public libraries." - Library Journal, "Both academic and larger public libraries will want to add this to their collections." - Against the Grain, "This wide ranging guide will be welcome in school, public and academic libraries." - Gale Reference Reviews, "An exceptional, well detailed reference, this is a 'must have' for any collection serious about Native American history." - Midwest Book Review, "This encyclopedia should be considered by every library supporting Native American studies." - School Library Journal

Bruce E. Johansen is Frederick W. Kayser Professor of Communication and Native American Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE. His published works include The Native peoples of North America: A History and Global Warming in the 21st Century.Barry M. Pritzker (MA, UMass/Amherst) is director of foundation and corporate relations at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY. His published works include ABC-CLIO's Native America Today: A Guide to Community Politics and Culture and Native Americans: An Encyclopedia of History, Culture, and Peoples.