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The Heartbeat Of Wounded Knee: Native America From 1890 To The Present,New
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Finalist For The 2019 National Book Awardlonglisted For The 2020 Andrew Carnegie Medal For Excellencea New York Times Bestsellernamed A Best Book Of 2019 By The New York Times, Time, The Washington Post, Npr, Hudson Booksellers, The New York Public Library, The Dallas Morning News, And Library Journal.'Chapter After Chapter, It'S Like One Shattered Myth After Another.' Npr'An Informed, Moving And Kaleidoscopic Portrait... Treuer'S Powerful Book Suggests The Need For Soulsearching About The Meanings Of American History And The Stories We Tell Ourselves About This Nation'S Past..' New York Times Book Review, Front Pagea Sweeping Historyand Counternarrativeof Native American Life From The Wounded Knee Massacre To The Present.The Received Idea Of Native American Historyas Promulgated By Books Like Dee Brown'S Megabestselling 1970 Bury My Heart At Wounded Kneehas Been That American Indian History Essentially Ended With The 1890 Massacre At Wounded Knee. Not Only Did One Hundred Fifty Sioux Die At The Hands Of The U. S. Cavalry, The Sense Was, But Native Civilization Did As Well.Growing Up Ojibwe On A Reservation In Minnesota, Training As An Anthropologist, And Researching Native Life Past And Present For His Nonfiction And Novels, David Treuer Has Uncovered A Different Narrative. Because They Did Not Disappearand Not Despite But Rather Because Of Their Intense Struggles To Preserve Their Language, Their Traditions, Their Families, And Their Very Existencethe Story Of American Indians Since The End Of The Nineteenth Century To The Present Is One Of Unprecedented Resourcefulness And Reinvention.In The Heartbeat Of Wounded Knee, Treuer Melds History With Reportage And Memoir. Tracing The Tribes' Distinctive Cultures From First Contact, He Explores How The Depredations Of Each Era Spawned New Modes Of Survival. The Devastating Seizures Of Land Gave Rise To Increasingly Sophisticated Legal And Political Maneuvering That Put The Lie To The Myth That Indians Don'T Know Or Care About Property. The Forced Assimilation Of Their Children At Governmentrun Boarding Schools Incubated A Unifying Native Identity. Conscription In The Us Military And The Pull Of Urban Life Brought Indians Into The Mainstream And Modern Times, Even As It Steered The Emerging Shape Of Selfrule And Spawned A New Generation Of Resistance. The Heartbeat Of Wounded Knee Is The Essential, Intimate Story Of A Resilient People In A Transformative Era.
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- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: This book has five hundred twenty-eight pages. It's a comprehensive exploration of Native American history and culture.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is paperback bound. This makes it lightweight and easy to handle for reading.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is David Treuer. He provides a unique perspective as a Native American and an anthropologist.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The genre is historical narrative and nonfiction. It delves into the complexities of Native American life.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book by simply opening it and following the chapters. It is suitable for anyone interested in history.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for young readers? A: This book is intended for adults and older teens due to its complex themes. It addresses sensitive historical topics.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store this book upright on a shelf in a cool, dry place. This will help preserve its quality over time.
- Q: Is there any special care needed for this book? A: No special care is needed. Just avoid exposing it to moisture and direct sunlight to maintain its condition.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact customer support for assistance with a return or exchange.
- Q: Can I return the book if I don't like it? A: Yes, you can return the book if it is within the return policy period. Always check the specific terms for returns.
- Q: How does this book compare to others on Native American history? A: This book offers a counter-narrative to mainstream accounts. It presents a more nuanced view of Native American resilience.
- Q: Is this book suitable for research purposes? A: Yes, it is suitable for research as it provides detailed insights and references about Native American history.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: Themes include survival, cultural preservation, and the impact of historical events on Native American identity.
- Q: Does this book include personal narratives? A: Yes, it includes personal narratives and memoir elements that enrich the historical context.
- Q: Are there any awards this book has received? A: Yes, it was a finalist for the 2019 National Book Award and longlisted for the 2020 Andrew Carnegie Medal.