American Indians at Risk [2 volumes]. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jeffrey Ian Ross Ph.D.
• Editors: Ph.D., Jeffrey Ian Ross
• Contents: Acknowledgments, Introduction to American Indians at Risk, Jeffrey Ian RossChronology, SECTION I CRIME, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND VIOLENCEIntroduction to Crime, Criminal Justice, and Violence in American Indian Communities, Jeffrey Ian RossAmerican Indian Gangs, Adrienne FrengCorruption on Indian Reservations, Stan WeeberCriminal Victimization of Native Americans, M. George EichenbergCriminal Violence in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities, Sidney L. HarringThe Current State of Indian Country Corrections in the United States, William G. ArchambeaultHate Crimes against Native Americans: Contexts and Consequences, Barbara PerryPolicing Indian Country: Law Enforcement on Reservations, L. Edward WellsNative Youth Delinquency, Favian Alejandro MartínSelected Bibliography, SECTION II CULTUREIntroduction to Culture in American Indian Communities, Jeffrey Ian RossIndigenous Peoples and the Borders on the North American Continent, Yuka MizutaniLanguage Loss and Language Revitalization in American Indian Communities, Marcellino Berardo, Lizette Peter, and Tracy Hirata-EddsContemporary Issues in Native American Religion, Owen AndersonRepresenting Native Americans in Sports, Karen Schaumann-BeltránSelected Bibliography, SECTION III FAMILYIntroduction to the Family in American Indian Communities, Jeffrey Ian RossChild Maltreatment in Indian Country, Delores Subia Bigfoot, Lana O. Beasely, and Diane J. WillisIndian Children at Risk of Child Sexual Abuse: Historical and Contemporary Themes, Paul D. SteeleNative Americans and Domestic Violence, Laura L. FinleyNative Elders, Lori L. Jervis and William Sconzert-HallSelected Bibliography, SECTION IV HEALTHIntroduction to Health in American Indian Communities, Jeffrey Ian Ross"The Sore That Does Not Heal": Native Americans and Cancer, Dorothy Bracey"Closing the Gap": The Diabetes Mellitus Epidemic among American Indians and Alaskan Natives, Gregory R. CampbellHealth Transitions, Health Care, and Health Inequities among American Indians and Alaskan Natives, Gregory R. CampbellAmerican Indian and Alaskan Native Mental Health Issues, Favian Alejandro MartínNative Americans and Abuse of Alcohol and Drugs, M. George EichenbergNative Americans, Environmental Harms, and Justice, Michael J. Lynch and Paul B. StreteskyPhysical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity in American Indians and Alaska Native Children and Families, Paul SpicerThe Status of HIV/AIDS, Risk Behaviors, Prevention, and Intervention among U.S. American Indian and Alaska Native Populations, Christine Wilson Duclos and Yvonne M. HambyWiping the Tears of American Indian and Alaska Native Youth: Suicide Risk and Prevention, Maria Yellow Horse Brave Heart, Doreen M. Bird, Deborah Altschul, and Annette S. CrisantiSelected Bibliography, SECTION V WORK AND SOCIETYIntroduction to Work and Society in American Indian Communities, Jeffrey Ian RossContemporary Social Pressures Facing American Indians, Kathleen O'HalleranHousing Pressures Facing American Indians, Kathleen O'HalleranImproving American Indian Education through Best Practices, Jon ReyhnerNative American Employment and Unemployment Issues, Yuka Mizutani"Rationally Designed to Further Indian Self-Government": American Indians and Affirmative Action, D Anthony ClarkGambling: A Blessing and a Curse, Bruce E. JohansenTime for a New Paradigm for American Indian Policy and Law?, James W. ZionSelected Bibliography, Glossary, Primary Documents, About the Editor, About the Contributors, Index.
• Publisher Details: New York : Greenwood
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (856 pages)
• Subjects: Social Science -- Ethnic Studies -- Native American Studies; Social Science -- Social Work; Social Science -- Demography; Indigenous peoples
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9798216046288
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