Medicine, Education, and the Arts in Contemporary Native America: Strong Women, Resilient Nations

This book explores the lives and contributions of Native American women, highlighting their roles as writers, poets, potters, basket makers, musicians, and dancers, as well as educators and healthcare professionals. It challenges past stereotypes and showcases the remarkable achievements of these women in shaping American history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

This comprehensive book presents a captivating collection of twenty original scholarly chapters, delving into historical and biographical analyses of Native American women. The lives of these remarkable women have left an indelible mark on their communities and on people across the globe. The book showcases the remarkable achievements and contributions of Native women in various spheres of life, challenging prevailing stereotypes that have historically marginalized them.

Throughout the modern era of American history, this work sheds light on the significant roles played by Native women. It counters the historical narratives that have often portrayed them as passive or marginalized figures. With the notable exceptions of Pocahontas and Sacajawea, historians have paid limited attention to the remarkable stories of American Indian women who have played pivotal roles in the history of their tribes, their interconnections with other communities, and the broader history of the United States.

The Indigenous women featured in this book have distinguished themselves as accomplished fiction and non-fiction writers, poets, potters, basket makers, musicians, and dancers. Moreover, they have made significant contributions as educators and healthcare professionals. These women represent a diverse group within the Native Universe who have excelled in their lives, enriching the American experience in profound ways.

Their stories serve as a testament to the resilience, strength, and diversity of Native American women, and their contributions to society continue to inspire and empower generations to come. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in learning more about the rich history and remarkable achievements of Native American women.

Weight: 513g
Dimension: 227 x 160 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666907025