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The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account Of Native People In North America
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In The Inconvenient Indian, Thomas King Offers A Deeply Knowing, Darkly Funny, Unabashedly Opinionated, And Utterly Unconventional Account Of Indianwhite Relations In North America Since Initial Contact. Ranging Freely Across The Centuries And The Canadau.S. Border, King Debunks Fabricated Stories Of Indian Savagery And White Heroism, Takes An Oblique Look At Indians (And Cowboys) In Film And Popular Culture, Wrestles With The History Of Native American Resistance And His Own Experiences As A Native Rights Activist, And Articulates A Profound, Revolutionary Understanding Of The Cumulative Effects Of Evershifting Laws And Treaties On Native Peoples And Lands.Suffused With Wit, Anger, Perception, And Wisdom, The Inconvenient Indian Is At Once An Engaging Chronicle And A Devastating Subversion Of History, Insightfully Distilling What It Means To Be Indian In North America. It Is A Critical And Personal Meditation That Sees Native American History Not As A Straight Line But Rather As A Circle In Which The Same Absurd, Tragic Dynamics Are Played Out Over And Over Again. At The Heart Of The Dysfunctional Relationship Between Indians And Whites, King Writes, Is Land: The Issue Has Always Been Land. With That Insight, The History Inflicted On The Indigenous Peoples Of North Americabroken Treaties, Forced Removals, Genocidal Violence, And Racist Stereotypessharpens Into Focus. Both Timeless And Timely, The Inconvenient Indian Ultimately Rejects The Pessimism And Cynicism With Which Natives And Whites Regard One Another To Chart A New And Just Way Forward For Indians And Nonindians Alike.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Inconvenient Indian'? A: The main theme of 'The Inconvenient Indian' is the complex and often troubled relationship between Native Americans and White settlers in North America, focusing on historical injustices, land disputes, and cultural misunderstandings.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Inconvenient Indian'? A: The author of 'The Inconvenient Indian' is Thomas King, a Native American writer and activist known for his insights into Indigenous issues.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Inconvenient Indian'? A: 'The Inconvenient Indian' is a non-fiction book that combines historical analysis with personal narrative, offering a critical perspective on Native American history and identity.
- Q: Is 'The Inconvenient Indian' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Inconvenient Indian' is suitable for academic study as it provides valuable insights into Native American history, culture, and the ongoing impact of colonialism.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Inconvenient Indian'? A: 'The Inconvenient Indian' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Inconvenient Indian'? A: 'The Inconvenient Indian' was published on January 2, 2018.
- Q: What format is 'The Inconvenient Indian' available in? A: 'The Inconvenient Indian' is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does 'The Inconvenient Indian' include personal anecdotes? A: Yes, the book includes personal anecdotes from Thomas King, which enrich the historical narrative and provide a personal perspective on Native American experiences.
- Q: What are the key issues addressed in 'The Inconvenient Indian'? A: Key issues addressed in 'The Inconvenient Indian' include land rights, broken treaties, cultural representation in media, and the historical context of Native American resistance.
- Q: Can 'The Inconvenient Indian' be read by a general audience? A: 'The Inconvenient Indian' is written in an engaging style that makes it accessible to a general audience, while also being informative and thought-provoking.