Summary
The Zuni have occupied their territory in New Mexico for many hundreds of years, developing their contemporary culture from prehistoric societies. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Zuni lands were invaded by Spanish forces, but the Spanish were never able to exert complete control over them. When New Mexico became a territory of the United States, American officials also tried to impose educational and religious policies in an attempt to alter their culture. Despite many changes in their lives and circumstances, the Zuni have been unusually successful in retaining their indigenous social systems and values, their traditional religious beliefs and practices, and their language.
In The Zuni, Second Edition, learn about this resilient people's history, their interactions with Europeans and the U.S. government, and their place in American society today. Full-color and black-and-white photographs, maps, sidebars, a glossary, and other reference features make this narrative history perfect for school libraries and general collections.
About the Author(s)
Nancy Bonvillain received her Ph.D. in anthropology and linguistics from Columbia University. Her major fields of research and writing include Native American culture and history and Iroquoian linguistics. She has prepared teaching materials for the Mohawk language, in addition to writing four textbooks. Dr. Bonvillain has written several books on Native American societies and leaders for Chelsea House.