Description
This A-Z reference contains 275 biographical entries on Native American women, past and present, from many different walks of life. Written by more than 70 contributors, most of whom are leading American Indian historians, the entries examine the complex and diverse roles of Native American women in contemporary and traditional cultures. This new edition contains 32 new entries and updated end-of-article bibliographies. Appendices list entries by area of woman's specialization, state of birth, and tribe; also includes photos and a comprehensive index.
Table of Contents
Preface to the First Edition, Preface to the Second Edition, Acknowledgments, Introduction, A—Z Entries, Selected Bibliography, Contributors and Editors, Appendix 1: Entries by Primary Areas of Specialization, Appendix 2: Entries by Decades of Birth, Appendix 3: Entries by State/Province of Birth, Appendix 4: Entries by Tribal Affiliation, Index
