A long and terrible shadow: White values, native rights in the Americas, 1492-1992 - Hardcover

Berger, Thomas R.; Roche, Douglas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 088894747X ISBN 13: 9780888947475

Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre, 1991

Synopsis

In this compelling book, respected lawyer and Native rights advocate Thomas Berger surveys the history of the Americas since their "discovery" by Christopher Columbus in 1492. His accounts of the slaughter and disenfranchisement of indigenous people throughout North, Central and South American reveal a searing pattern of almost unimaginable duplicity and inhumanity. But as A Long and Terrible Shadow makes clear, Native peoples have defied the odds, waging a tenacious struggle to survive and to re-emerge as distinct cultures. As Native Voices demand action and Native land claims take their rightful place on the political agenda, this book provides a focus for crucial debate.

About this title

About the Author:

Thomas R. Berger is a British Columbia lawyer specializing in civil liberties, constitutional law and Native rights. He is recognized internationally for his work in the areas of human rights and jurisdictional justice for the world's northern peoples. His books include Northern Frontier, Northern Homeland, Fragile Freedoms and Village Journey.

From Publishers Weekly:

Berger catalogues the injustices done to natives across the Americas since the arrival of Columbus.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Douglas & McIntyre
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 088894747X
• ISBN 13: 9780888947475
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1