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Thomas King

The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Native People in North America

Thomas KingNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012

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Thomas King

The Inconvenient Indian

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Setting

North America • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King explores the tumultuous history of Indian-White relations in North America, blending storytelling with historical analysis to critique cultural representations, government policies, and ongoing racial tensions. King examines the impact of myths, stereotypes in media, and policies like removal, assimilation, and allotment, while addressing issues of sovereignty and land disputes. The book discusses cultural and systemic challenges faced by Native peoples, driven by historical and contemporary injustices.

Informative

Contemplative

Mysterious

Melancholic

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Thomas King's The Inconvenient Indian delves deeply into the history and ongoing struggles of Indigenous peoples in North America. Reviewers praise King's witty, candid writing and thorough research, which elegantly blends humor and sharp criticism. Some consider the narrative style meandering, which may detract from its academic rigor, but overall, it is widely lauded for its engaging and thought-provoking content.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Inconvenient Indian?

Readers who appreciate nuanced, humorous, and thought-provoking examinations of history and culture, similar to Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, will enjoy Thomas King's The Inconvenient Indian. Those with interests in Indigenous perspectives and social justice narratives will find this work compelling and insightful.

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Setting

North America • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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