Engaging narrative integrates political, social, and cultural history within a chronological framework, this title includes coverage of cultural history, public health and medicine, and the West - including Native American history. It incorporates new scholarship throughout, includes a variety of new photos.

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science is a collection of essays examining the experiences of Native American tribally controlled colleges and universities working to Indianize their math and science curricula. Inspired by the writings of the late Vine Deloria and other Indian scholars, tribal college faculty and key administrators are attempting to take control of the science curriculum and create courses and entire degree programs that link Native and Western ways of knowing. With growing confidence, colleges are validating traditional tribal knowledge and exploring scientific concepts from...