Seven Myths of Native American History
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Seven Myths of Native American History

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Seven Myths of Native American History

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"Misconceptions continue to shape public perceptions of American Indians. Deeply ingrained cultural fictions, what Jentz (history, North Hennepin Community College) refers to as myths, have had a lasting hold on popular understanding of Native Americans. In this readable and engaging overview, Jentz provides an important corrective, one that not only catalogs key stories and stereotypes but also lays a foundation for challenging them. As the title indicates, Jentz seeks to demystify seven fundamental ideas about American Indians through critical histories. Following a helpful introductory discussion, he devotes a chapter to each myth. Specifically, he unpacks (1) the noble savage, (2) the ignoble savage, (3) wilderness and wildness, (4) the vanishing native, (5) the authentic Indian, (6) the ecological Indian, and (7) the mystical native. Throughout, Jentz employs clear language and tangible examples to clarify each myth and its significance. [T]his work will greatly benefit nonspecialists, including high school teachers and students. The volume will be useful as either a textbook in introductory courses in Native American studies or as secondary reading. Summing Up: Highly recommended. "
—C. R. King, Washington State University, in Choice

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Publisher
Hackett Publishing Company, Inc.
Year
2018
ISBN
9781624667190
Topic
Historia
Subtopic
Historia de Norteamérica

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Titles of Related Interest Available from Hackett Publishing
  6. Contents
  7. Series Editors’ Foreword
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. Dedication
  11. Introduction
  12. 1. A Savage Cicero: The Myth of the Noble Savage
  13. 2. Uncivilized and Unwanted: The Myth of the Ignoble Savage
  14. 3. An Empty Land: The Myth of the Wilderness
  15. 4. The End of the Trail: The Myth of the Vanishing Indian
  16. 5. No Feather, No Indian: The Myth of the Authentic Indian
  17. 6. A Life in Balance: The Myth of the Ecological Indian
  18. 7. Shopping at the Indian Myth Boutique: The Myth of the Mystical Indian
  19. Epilogue
  20. Suggested Reading
  21. Index
  22. Back Cover