Description
A behind-the-scenes glimpse at Edward S Curtis and his associates' anthropological research during the first decades of the twentieth century as they used words and pictures to document the traditional cultures of Native Americans in the western United States
About the Author
Mick Gidley is an emeritus professor of American literature and culture at the University of Leeds. He is the author of several books, including Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian, Incorporated and Photography and the USA.
Reviews
"Gidley's 29-page introductory essay is essential reading, summarizing Curtis's work, cultural contexts, and culture change. . . . Gidley's historical and literary assessment of the largest anthropological enterprise undertaken in the U.S. provides a valuable, coherent insight into the man and his era."-Choice
"This book is a real treat for Curtis fans and detractors. With this anthology of original sources and Gidley's earlier biography we have the best possible introduction to Curtis's fascinating work."-Ira Jacknis, Current Anthropology
"Certainly no stranger to this material, Gidley has mined a rich trove of letters, reports, magazine and newspaper articles, and other documents to craft an edited volume with potential appeal for diverse readership. In broad view, his selections . . . affirm the underlying humanism that Curtis and other principals brought to their study."-Jerry R. Galm, Oregon Historical Society
"The information in this well-researched little volume sheds light on the views of Curtis and his contemporaries concerning their work and the Native peoples they worked with."-Anne Hillerman, Southwest Book Views
Book Information
ISBN 9780803234680
Author Mick Gidley
Format Paperback
Page Count 216
Imprint University of Nebraska Press
Publisher University of Nebraska Press