Beyond germs: native depopulation in North America

"Beyond Germs challenges the hypothesis that the massive depopulation of the New World was primarily caused by diseases brought by Europeans, which scholars used for decades to explain the decimation of the indigenous peoples of North America. Contributors argue that blaming germs downplays the...

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Other Authors: Cameron, Catherine M. 1948- (Editor), Kelton, Paul 1965- (Editor), Swedlund, Alan C. (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Tucson University of Arizona Press 2015
Series:Amerind studies in anthropology
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"Beyond Germs challenges the hypothesis that the massive depopulation of the New World was primarily caused by diseases brought by Europeans, which scholars used for decades to explain the decimation of the indigenous peoples of North America. Contributors argue that blaming germs downplays the active role of Europeans in inciting wars, destroying livelihoods, and erasing identities"...Provided by publisher
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:ix, 275 Seiten Karten 24 cm
ISBN:9780816500246