Sociology of Death and the American Indian

Download or read book Sociology of Death and the American Indian written by Gerry R. Cox and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-07-07 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sociology of Death and the American Indian examines dying, death, disposal, and bereavement practices and applies those concepts to selectAmerican Indian tribes historically and currently, supplemented with oral histories. The focus is that learning about other cultures can enhance the understanding of one’s own culture by comparing traditional and modern societies. Gerry R. Cox addresses the centuries of injustices committed against American Indians that led to a neglect of learning about American Indian cultures and attempts to fill the gaps in knowledge of American Indian practices.