Examines the origin and development of Indian orphanages, showing how the concept of "orphan"-entirely foreign to traditional native kinship networks-found a place in native culture as tribally supported orphanages became just one of the many profound changes brought by Euro-American contact. The first book to deal exclusively with Indian orphanages.
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Examines the origin and development of Indian orphanages, showing how the concept of "orphan"-entirely foreign to traditional native kinship networks-found a place in native culture as tribally supported orphanages became just one of the many profound changes brought by Euro-American contact. The first book to deal exclusively with Indian orphanages.
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Mild to Moderate creasing / bending to covers and pages. Book is otherwise very clean, unmarked and 100% functional. A Good to Very Good Copy. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Previous owner's name ink-stamped. Dust jacket in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: American Indians; ISBN: 0700611193. ISBN/EAN: 9780700611195. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 18133.
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Fine in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author. 326 pages. "This is the first book to focus exclusively on Indian orphanages, the author's study interweaves Indian history, educational history, family history, and child welfare policy to tell the story of Indian orphanages within the larger contest of the orphan asylum in America." FINE HARDCOVER, VERY GOOD DUST JACKET. Dust jacket protected with a clear plastic acid-free jacket.
