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Focusing on nineteenth-century Native writings, Mark Rifkin explores Indigenous political identity and the complexities of sovereignty amidst colonial influences. Through the works of authors like William Apess and Zitkala- a, he highlights the intellectual efforts in representing Indigenous experiences and negotiating their governance. Rifkin emphasizes the importance of these texts in contemporary discussions on Indigenous recognition and self-determination, advocating for a nuanced understanding of Native peoplehood as an ongoing process shaped by dialogue and debate.
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Speaking for the People, Mark Rifkin
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- Released
- 2021
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- Subtitle
- Native Writing and the Question of Political Form
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Rifkin
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781478013419
- Series
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on nineteenth-century Native writings, Mark Rifkin explores Indigenous political identity and the complexities of sovereignty amidst colonial influences. Through the works of authors like William Apess and Zitkala- a, he highlights the intellectual efforts in representing Indigenous experiences and negotiating their governance. Rifkin emphasizes the importance of these texts in contemporary discussions on Indigenous recognition and self-determination, advocating for a nuanced understanding of Native peoplehood as an ongoing process shaped by dialogue and debate.