Books like Native Peoples of the Southwest by Trudy Griffin-Pierce

Native Peoples of the Southwest presents an in‑depth, first‑hand exploration of the region’s Indigenous communities, drawing on interviews with tribal leaders and extensive ethnographic research. The book covers groups such as the Pueblos, Hopi, Zuni, Pima, Yaqui, Yuman, Apache, Navajo, and Southern Paiute, examining each tribe’s environmental adaptation, linguistic affiliation, social organization, history, worldview, material culture, and ceremonial institutions. It also addresses contemporary concerns, including the repatriation of sacred objects, reservation gambling, plant conservation, and tribal college philosophy. Trudy Griffin‑Pierce’s fieldwork and collaboration with Native leaders ensure a current, accurate portrayal, highlighting the multiethnic nature of the Southwest and the living traditions of its peoples. The volume is valuable for students and scholars of anthropology, archaeology, history, and Native American studies, as well as general readers interested in Indigenous cultures.

First publish date: September 1, 2000