San Antonio College Library

A book about the rights of Indian tribes on reservations within the United States. The political relationship between these tribes, the states in which they are located, and the federal government has long intrigued and perplexed Americans.

This introduction to the North American Indian will have special appeal for readers interested in anthropology, Native American studies, sociology of minorities and American history. The book covers the full range of Native American development, from the first arrival of the Indian on this continent to modern reservation policy issues. It is very readable, answering many of the questions most frequently asked by readers interested in this subject....

Chronicles the history of Indian archery and profiles the bows, arrows, and techniques that have been used by various Native American tribes.

How do Native American children see themselves and their race in the midst of a society dominated by whites? What are the social sources of different racial attitudes in red children? Living and working with three Native American tribes, Ann Beuf studied the effects of interpersonal prejudice and institutional racism on 229 preschool children. Using the technique of doll-play and the projective storytelling test, she found that, even on an isolated...

An eminent musicologist describes the various styles and forms of music of the North American Indians, examining rhythm, melodic movement, and vocal techniques of tribes from each geographic area.

Located in the Oklahoma Collection.