Culture and Customs of the Apache Indians by Veronica E Verlade Tiller

Culture and Customs of the Apache Indians by Veronica E Verlade Tiller

Written for high school students and general readers alike, this insightful treatment links the storied past of various Apache tribes with their life in contemporary times. Written for high school students and general readers alike, Culture and Customs of the Apache Indians links the storied past of the Apaches with contemporary times. It covers modern-day Apache culture and customs for all eight tribes in Arizona, New Mexico, and Oklahoma since the end of the Apache wars in the 1880s. Highlighting tribal religion, government, social customs, lifestyle, and family structures, as well as arts, music, dance, and contemporary issues, the book helps readers understand Apaches today, countering stereotypes based on the 18th- and 19th-century views created by the popular media. It demonstrates that Apache communities are contributing members of society and that, while their culture and customs are based on traditional ways, they live and work in the modern world. Takes an in-depth look at the Apache language today Discusses modern-day Apache artists, writers, musicians, and tribal leaders Contains an assortment of historical and modern photographs as well as charts and illustrations Provides a chronology of major historical events

Veronica E. Velarde Tiller is a Jicarilla Apache writer of Native American history and CEO for Tiller Research, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM.

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ISBN 13	9780313364525
ISBN 10	0313364524
Title	Culture and Customs of the Apache Indians
Author	Veronica E Verlade Tiller
Series	Cultures And Customs Of The World
Condition	Unavailable
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Year published	2010-12-16
Number of pages	172
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.