Clearing a Path: Theorizing the Past in Native American Studies - Softcover

"Writing in crystal-clear prose and refusing to submit to the obfuscations of previous scholars, she wonders how people use categories." -Catherine A. Corman, "Western Historical Quarterly "The political economy section is a standout, with a fierce and funny essay by Patricia C. Albers and a spectacular piece by Jacki Thompson Rand. Rand's analysis of women's beadwork is nothing short of brilliant." -Catherine A. Corman, "Western Historical Quarterly "Shoemaker provides a superb introduction in which she defines and defends theory." -Catherine A. Corman, "Western Historical Quarterly "Graduate students preparing for general exams or professors trying to work up new courses will find these lists invaluable." -Catherine A. Corman, "Western Historical Quarterly "This masterful four-part anthology suggests theoretical methods for opening the way to deeper understandings of Native histories...This marvelous, stimulating, multivocal, multidimensional, and multidisciplinary collection is highly recommended for upper division undergraduates and graduate students in history, anthropology, and American studies.." -R.A. Bucko, Creighton University, for "CHOICE

Clearing a Path offers new models and ideas for exploring Native American history, drawing from disciplines like history, anthropology, and creative writing making this a must-read for anyone interested in the history of indigenous peoples.