First Nations in the Twenty-First Century
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2011
- Category
- General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780199020430
- Publish Date
- Mar 2016
- List Price
- $69.95
-
Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780195441437
- Publish Date
- Mar 2011
- List Price
- $73.95
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Description
Series: a href="http://www.oupcanada.com/tcs/"Themes in Canadian Sociology/a
a href="http://www.attheedgeofcanada.com/2012/02/dr-james-s-frideres-and-his-new-book.html"Listen to an interview with author James Frideres/a
First Nations in the Twenty-First Century is a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the continuing repercussions of colonialism in Canada. Focusing exclusively on First Nations peoples, this innovative new text addresses crucial issues such as the legacy of residential schools; intergenerational trauma; Aboriginal languages and culture; health and well-being on reserves; self-government and federal responsibility; the political economy of First Nations; and the federal Indian Affairs bureaucracy. Through an in-depth treatment of historical and contemporary topics, including recent court decisions and government legislations, students will learn about the experiences of First Nations peoples and their complex, evolving relationship with the rest of Canada.
About the author
Contributor Notes
James S. Frideres is professor of sociology at the University of Calgary. His research interests include Aboriginal peoples in Canada, immigration and integration, social impact assessment, and ethnic relations. He has written numerous books, including Aboriginal Peoples in Canada (Pearson, 2008), a popular and well-regarded undergraduate textbook that is now in its eighth edition.
Editorial Reviews
"[Frideres] has provided excellent detail allowing a first time reader the opportunity to grasp these events. Rather than simply taking a chronological approach, the author has taken a thematic approach which allows for compartmentalization of key themes. This allows instructors to discuss main themes in class based on readings that do not have to be understood in chronological order... The narrative is accurate and brings a number of interpretations to the reader's attention." --Rob Nestor, University of Regina
"A substantial leap forward in the field... Excellent organization of complex information goes a long way... to clarify the paradoxical, dishonest, and contradictory policy frameworks shaping First Nations peoples' experiences across time and space." --Mary Ellen Donnan, Bishop's University