A twenty-two acre strip of land—known as Puvungna—lies at the edge of California State University’s Long Beach campus. The land; indisputably owned by California; is also sacred to several Native American tribes. And these twenty-two acres have been the nexus for an acrimonious and costly conflict over control of the land. Of Sacred Lands and Strip Malls tells the story of Puvungna; from the region’s deep history; through years of struggle between activists and campus administration; and ongoing reverberations from the conflict. As Loewe makes clear; this is a case study with implications beyond a single controversy; at stake in the legal battle is the constitutionality of state codes meant to protect sacred sites from commercial development; and the right of individuals to participate in public hearings. The case also raises questions about the nature of contract archaeology; applied anthropology; and the relative status of ethnography and ethnohistorical research. It is a compelling snapshot of issues surrounding contemporary Native American landscapes.
#732056 in Books 2015-01-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.03 x .86 x 7.03l; .90 #File Name: 0754829812256 pages
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Nice book; but really too smallBy James PernikoffThis is a nice; concise history of battleships. I particularly like the fact that every class is listed; even where differences to previous or successive classes were minor. The small data tables included with each entry are handy.The main problem with the book is its small size; but there is an alternative. Seek out "The World Encyclopedia of Battleships"; published by Hermes House; and you will find the EXACT SAME book but in a larger 9 x 11-1/2 size; much easier to use.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Heavy; well made bookBy L. MartinThis book does a very good job of doing just what it advertises. It starts with the Russian war of 1854 and traces the worldwide evolution of battleships through WW 2. The pictures alone; that are on every page; are worth the modest price. The interesting narrative that accompanies the pictures is an enjoyable read.The lack of reviews and the cheap price led me to not expect much but I was very surprised. Most paperbacks cost more than this. I would expect this book to cost 3 or 4 times what it does cost.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A great book for people interested in battleships and the history.By Life Is GoodI bought this for my grandson who was interested in battleships and this book has taught him a lot. There is photos and then tells the story about them. He isn't much into books but he loves this one. It is a good fit for holding. It isn't dog eared yet but I think by the time he is done with it; it will be.
