David R. M. Beck
Unfair Labor?: American Indians and the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago
Unfair Labor?: American Indians and the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago
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Unfair Labor? explores the economic impact of Native Americans who participated in the 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago, revealing their creative new ways to make a living and redefine their place in the American socioeconomic landscape.
Format: Hardback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2019
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
The groundbreaking book "Unfair Labor?" delves into the profound economic impact of Native Americans who participated in the 1893 Worlds Columbian Exposition held in Chicago. By the late 19th century, tribal economic systems across the Americas had been devastated, leaving tribal members in desperate need of solutions to support their families and regain control over their labor. Despite facing obstacles posed by U.S. federal policies that hindered economic development in tribal communities, individual Indians found innovative ways to survive and thrive in the cash economy.
Before and during the exposition, American Indians played a remarkable role in the creation and collection of materials for the fair, as well as in a wide range of jobs both on and off the fairgrounds. Contrary to the portrayal by anthropologists, these hundreds of Native Americans were not mere remnants of the past but were actively carving out new economic pathways.
"Unfair Labor?" sets itself apart by presenting the narratives of individual laborers who participated in the fair. Through these stories, the book uncovers the significant roles that Indians played in shaping the evolving economic conditions of tribal peoples. It also challenges the prevailing notions about their place in the American socioeconomic landscape, highlighting their contributions and resilience in the face of adversity.
This seminal work not only sheds light on the economic history of Native Americans but also provides valuable insights into the broader societal and cultural dynamics of the time. It serves as a reminder of the resilience and creativity of Indigenous communities, and their ongoing struggle for recognition and equality in the United States.
Weight: 672g
Dimension: 238 x 162 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496206831
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