Indigenous Experience: Global Perspectives

by Roger Maaka, Chris Andersen (Editor)

The Indigenous Global Perspectives is the first book of its kind. In attempting to present the reader with some of the richness and heterogeneity of Indigenous colonial experiences, the articles featured in this provocative new volume constitute a broad survey of Indigenous Peoples from around the globe. Examples are drawn from the North American nations of Canada and the United States; the Hispanic nations of Latin America; Australia; New Zealand; Hawaii and Rapanui from Oceania; from Northern Europe and the circumpolar region, Norway; and from the continent of Africa, an example from Nigeria. The readings focus on the broader issues of indigeneity in globalization; the book is organized by universal themes that stretch across national and geographic ? The processes of colonization that include conquest, slavery, and dependence ? Colonialism, genocide, and the problem of intention ? Social constructs, myths, and criminalization ? The ongoing struggle to att

366 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2006

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 star. The diversity in the selection of article styles had me on the fence. Personally I found it to effect the flow of the book. However, they also reflect the different issues faced by indigenous peoples, as well as the varied academic approaches that can be used to study them. I believe that this is more important than a smooth flowing anthology.

[Robyn Archer · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a compilation of essays and articles that talk about complex and complicated issues of acculturation, genocide and anthropology. These essays were not only educational but also enlightening to the global scene of human interactions and history.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book of case studies from around the globe. Excellent collection!

*read for a university course.

[Fernando · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book accounts indigenous genocide (plus diseases) and roots european racism in the definition of "the others" as inferior.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you want to know mostly about Canada, read this.