During the final decade of the twentieth century; Navajo people had to confront a number of challenges; from unexplained illness; the effects of uranium mining; and problem drinking to threats to their land rights and spirituality. Yet no matter how alarming these issues; Navajo people made sense of them by drawing guidance from what they regarded as their charter for life; their origin stories.Through extensive interviews; Maureen Trudelle Schwarz allows Navajo to speak for themselves on the ways they find to respond to crises and chronic issues. In capturing what Navajo say and think about themselves; Schwarz presents this southwestern people’s perceptions; values; and sense of place in the world.
#1235472 in Books University of Oklahoma Press 1980-04-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .24 x 5.50l; .30 #File Name: 080611620X90 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Phyllis J. TaylorA short; but very informative book.
