Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People
Colonialism, Nature, and Social Action
By Kari Marie Norgaard | Publisher: Rutgers University Press
About the book
Finalist for the 2020 C. Wright Mills Award from the Society for the Study of Social Problems
Since time before memory, large numbers of salmon have made their way up and down the Klamath River. Indigenous management enabled the ecological abundance that formed the basis of capitalist wealth across North America. These activities on the landscape continue today, although they are often the site of intense political struggle. Not only has the magnitude of Native American genocide been of remarkable little sociological focus, the fact that this genocide has been coupled with a reorganization of the natural world represents a substantial theoretical void. Whereas much attention has (rightfully) focused on the structuring of capitalism, racism and patriarchy, few sociologists have attended to the ongoing process of North American colonialism. Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People draws upon nearly two decades of examples and insight from Karuk experiences on the Klamath River to illustrate how the ecological dynamics of settler-colonialism are essential for theorizing gender, race and social power today.
Editions of Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780813584195
- EBook
- ISBN 9780813584218
- PDF
- ISBN 9780813584225
Read an Excerpt
Finalist for the 2020 C. Wright Mills Award from the Society for the Study of Social Problems
Since time before memory, large numbers of salmon have made their way up and down the Klamath River. Indigenous management enabled the ecological abundance that formed the basis of capitalist wealth across North America. These activities on the landscape continue today, although they are often the site of intense political struggle. Not only has the magnitude of Native American genocide been of remarkable little sociological focus, the fact that this genocide has been coupled with a reorganization of the natural world represents a substantial theoretical void. Whereas much attention has (rightfully) focused on the structuring of capitalism, racism and patriarchy, few sociologists have attended to the ongoing process of North American colonialism. Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People draws upon nearly two decades of examples and insight from Karuk experiences on the Klamath River to illustrate how the ecological dynamics of settler-colonialism are essential for theorizing gender, race and social power today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People about?
Finalist for the 2020 C. Wright Mills Award from the Society for the Study of Social Problems
Since time before memory, large numbers of salmon have made their way up and down the Klamath River. Indigenous management enabled the ecological abundance that formed the basis of capitalist wealth across North America. These activities on the landscape continue today, although they are often the site of intense political struggle. Not only has the magnitude of Native American genocide been of remarkable little sociological focus, the fact that this genocide has been coupled with a reorganization of the natural world represents a substantial theoretical void. Whereas much attention has (rightfully) focused on the structuring of capitalism, racism and patriarchy, few sociologists have attended to the ongoing process of North American colonialism. Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People draws upon nearly two decades of examples and insight from Karuk experiences on the Klamath River to illustrate how the ecological dynamics of settler-colonialism are essential for theorizing gender, race and social power today.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Ethnic studies / Ethnicity > Ethnic groups and multicultural studies > Indigenous peoples / Indigeneity
Where can I read a sample of Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780813584195
Is Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Nature, Society, and Culture
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People?
Kari Marie Norgaard
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People is available as paperback(ISBN 9780813584195) and ebook(ISBN 9780813584218) and pdf(ISBN 9780813584225)
Where can I buy Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People from below
Where can I buy Salmon and Acorns Feed Our People?