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Sadie Brower Neakok: An Iupiaq Woman
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This Is The Life History Of The Daughter Of Asianggataq, An Eskimo Woman, And Her Husband Charles Bower, The First White Settler In Alaska'S Northernmost Community Of Barrow. One Of Ten Children, Sadie Brower (19162004) Was Raised With A Mixture Of Inupiat And White Traditions. Sent Outside For Modern Schooling, She Returned To Barrow To Use Her Education On Behalf O Her People. She Devoted A Lifetime To Public Service, First As A Bureau Of Indian Affairs Schoolteacher, Than As A Health Aide, A Foster Parent, A Welfare Worker, And, For Twenty Years, As Barrow'S Magistrate. She Became A Key Figure In The Introduction Of The American Legal System To Bush Alaska As Well As An Outspoken Advocate For People, Eventually Winning The Right For The Native Language To Be The Language Of The Court In Cases Where The Defendants Could Not Speak English. Equally Important, She Was The Mother Of Thirteen Children And Wife To Nate Neakok, An Inupiaq Hunter And Whaling Captain Who, She States Emphatically, Never Went To School, But Know More Than I Did, A College Student, A Teacher.Professor Blackman Places Sadie Neakok'S Vivid Narrative Within The Context Of The Recent History Of Barrow And Alaska' North Slope, Interweaving Cultural And Historical Data From Various Sources With Sadie'S Own Perspectives On Herself, Her People, And The Outside World That Has Increasingly Affected Them. Blackman'S Concluding Chapter Offers A Perceptive Critical Evaluation Of The Life History Process Itself. The Book Makes An Important Contribution To Alaskan Cultural And Legal History, To Life History Methodology, And To Studies Of Women In Crosscultural Perspective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Sadie Brower Neakok: An Iñupiaq Woman'? A: The book explores the life history of Sadie Brower Neakok, an Iñupiaq woman, highlighting her experiences and contributions to her community in Barrow, Alaska, as well as the cultural dynamics she navigated.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sadie Brower Neakok: An Iñupiaq Woman' is Margaret B. Blackman.
- Q: When was 'Sadie Brower Neakok: An Iñupiaq Woman' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 1992.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics such as cultural history, women's roles in society, public service, and the introduction of the American legal system in rural Alaska.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 326 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book makes significant contributions to Alaskan cultural and legal history and offers insights valuable for academic research.
- Q: What is the significance of Sadie Brower Neakok's story? A: Sadie Brower Neakok's story is significant as it reflects the intersection of indigenous traditions and modern influences, showcasing her role in advocating for her people and legal rights.
- Q: Does the book include Sadie's personal perspectives? A: Yes, the book interweaves Sadie's personal narratives with cultural and historical data, providing a rich insight into her life and experiences.