About this title: This study seeks to explain how one group of Native Americans, the Oglala Sioux, has preserved its social and cultural identity despite formidable attempts by the U.S. government to eliminate tribal societies. Treating continuity and change as two aspects of the same phenomenon, it focuses on the nature of the uniquely Oglala values which persist, their modes of cultural expression, and the processes by which they are replicated. 'A fascinating study of Oglala religion...This is an important book and will be invaluable for anyone interested in the Sioux world view' - "American Studies". 'A ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Date Published: 1977
ISBN-13:9780803287068ISBN:0803287062
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
ISBN-13:9780803287068ISBN:0803287062
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Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Univ of Nebraska Pr, Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780803287068ISBN:0803287062
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Very-good copy. NO tears. Tight spine, Bright pages. Illustrated-NO remainder marks or clippings. 233 pages-PENCIL writing/underlining present throughout book. Does NOT interfere with reading. Covers are bright and clean (NO tears). This study seeks to explain how one group of Native Americans, the Oglala Sioux, has preserved its social and cultural identity despite formidable attempts by the U. S. government to eliminate tribal societies. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: University Of Nebraska
Date Published: 1977
ISBN-13:9780803209107ISBN:080320910X
Description: Good in Good jacket. Ex-Library. Small 8vo. Ex-library copy with all the usual flaws, stamps, markings, pocket, occasional margin markings, dustjacket glued to pastedowns. Illustrations, tables, figures, appendices, bibliography, index, 233 pp. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University Of Nebraska Press
Date Published: c1977
ISBN-13:9780803209107ISBN:080320910X
Description: Good+ in Good dust jacket. 080320910X. Indexed, 233 pages, light underlining and marking of text, pages bright, a solid copy, in a Good dustjacket, in a new clear mylar DJ cover. read more
Edition: First Thus
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Univ of Nebraska Pr/Bison Books, Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. A
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780803287068ISBN:0803287062
Description: Very Good- No Jacket. 233 p. incl. bibliography, notes, index. First Bison Books paperback edition; orig. pub. 1975. VG-; clean, unmarked copy, back cover has diagonal crease along lower corner. "This study seeks to explain how one group of Native American, the Oglala Sioux, has preserved its social and cultural identity despite formidable attempts by the U. S. government to eliminate tribal societies. " Willaim K. Powers is a professor of anthropology at Livingston College, Rutgers University ... read more
Edition: First Edition Reprinted
Binding: Paper Back
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln and London
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780803287068ISBN:0803287062
Description: As New. In as new condition with uncreased spine and clean, secure pages. This study seeks to explain how one group of Native Americans, the Oglala Sioux, has preserved its social and cultural identity despite attempts by the US Government to eliminate tribal societies. The author is Professor of anthropology at Livingston College, Rutgers University. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780803287068ISBN:0803287062
Description: Fine. Minor rubbing to edges and extremities, otherwise brand new & unread. Next working day dispatch from the UK. Please contact us with any queries. read more
Edition: 1st Edition.
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780803287068ISBN:0803287062
Description: Description: xxi, 233 p., [2] leaves of plates: ill.; 23 cm. Subjects: Oglala Indians--Religion. Social life and customs. Ethnic identity. Notes: Includes index. Bibliography: p. [215]-222. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. 1. pp. 233. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780803287068ISBN:0803287062
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Edition: 1st Edition.
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780803287068ISBN:0803287062
Description: Description: xxi, 233 p., [2] leaves of plates: ill.; 23 cm. Subjects: Oglala Indians--Religion. Social life and customs. Ethnic identity. Notes: Includes index. Bibliography: p. [215]-222. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. read more
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