Authentic Alaska

Authentic Alaska
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Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages : 222
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ISBN-10 : 0803259336
ISBN-13 : 9780803259331
Rating : 4/5 (331 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Authentic Alaska by : Susan B. Andrews

Download or read book Authentic Alaska written by Susan B. Andrews and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this lively and sometimes poignant collection of essays and autobiographies, nearly fifty Alaska Native writers tell of their unique way of life and bear witness to the sweeping cultural changes occurring in their lifetimes. They explore a range of experiences and issues, including skinning a polar bear; traditional domestic and subsistence practices; marriage customs; alcoholism; the challenges and opportunities of modern education; balancing traditional and contemporary demands; discrimination; adapting to urban life; the treatment of Native peoples in school textbooks; and the social realities of speaking standard and “village” English. With its fresh perspectives and unfailingly authentic voices, this collection is essential for an understanding of Alaska Native peoples today.

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