Authentic Alaska
- ISBN
- 9780803210417
Authentic Alaska is a eskimos, biography book by Susan B. Andrews.
About this book
"In this lively and sometimes poignant collection of essays and autobiographies, nearly fifty Alaska Native writers tell of their unique way of life and bear witness to the sweeping cultural changes occurring in their lifetimes."--BOOK JACKET. "They explore a range of experiences and issues, including skinning a polar bear; traditional domestic and subsistence practices; marriage customs; alcoholism; the challenges and opportunities of modern education; balancing traditional and contemporary demands; discrimination; adapting to urban life; the treatment of Native peoples in school textbooks; and the social realities of speaking standard and "village" English."--BOOK JACKET.
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What genre is Authentic Alaska?+
Authentic Alaska is a Eskimos, Biography, Athapascan Indians book.
What is Authentic Alaska about?+
"In this lively and sometimes poignant collection of essays and autobiographies, nearly fifty Alaska Native writers tell of their unique way of life and bear witness to the sweeping cultural changes occurring in their lifetimes."--BOOK JACKET. "They explore a range of experiences and issues, includ...
Who wrote Authentic Alaska?+
Authentic Alaska was written by Susan B. Andrews.