About the book
Before European settlers arrived in North America, more than 300 distinct languages were being spoken among the continent’s Indigenous peoples. But the Euro-American emphasis on alphabetic literacy has historically hidden the power and influence of Indigenous verbal and nonverbal language diversity on encounters between Indigenous North Americans and settlers. In this pathbreaking work, Phillip H. Round reveals how Native North Americans sparked a communications revolution in their adaptation and resistance to settlers' modes of speaking and writing. Round especially focuses on communication through inscription—the physical act of making a mark, the tools involved, and the social and cultural processes that render the mark legible. Using methods from history, literary studies, media studies, linguistics, and material culture studies, Round shows how Indigenous graphic practices embodied Native epistemologies while fostering linguistic innovation.
Round’s broad theory of graphogenesis—creating meaningful inscription—leads to new insights for both the past and present of Indigenous expression in a range of forms. Readers will find powerful new insights into Indigenous languages and linguistic practices, with important implications not just for scholars but for those working to support ongoing Native American self-determination.
Editions of Inscribing Sovereignties
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469680682
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469680699
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469680729
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469680736
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469680705
- PDF
- ISBN 9781469680712
Read an Excerpt
Before European settlers arrived in North America, more than 300 distinct languages were being spoken among the continent’s Indigenous peoples. But the Euro-American emphasis on alphabetic literacy has historically hidden the power and influence of Indigenous verbal and nonverbal language diversity on encounters between Indigenous North Americans and settlers. In this pathbreaking work, Phillip H. Round reveals how Native North Americans sparked a communications revolution in their adaptation and resistance to settlers' modes of speaking and writing. Round especially focuses on communication through inscription—the physical act of making a mark, the tools involved, and the social and cultural processes that render the mark legible. Using methods from history, literary studies, media studies, linguistics, and material culture studies, Round shows how Indigenous graphic practices embodied Native epistemologies while fostering linguistic innovation.
Round’s broad theory of graphogenesis—creating meaningful inscription—leads to new insights for both the past and present of Indigenous expression in a range of forms. Readers will find powerful new insights into Indigenous languages and linguistic practices, with important implications not just for scholars but for those working to support ongoing Native American self-determination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inscribing Sovereignties about?
Before European settlers arrived in North America, more than 300 distinct languages were being spoken among the continent’s Indigenous peoples. But the Euro-American emphasis on alphabetic literacy has historically hidden the power and influence of Indigenous verbal and nonverbal language diversity on encounters between Indigenous North Americans and settlers. In this pathbreaking work, Phillip H. Round reveals how Native North Americans sparked a communications revolution in their adaptation and resistance to settlers' modes of speaking and writing. Round especially focuses on communication through inscription—the physical act of making a mark, the tools involved, and the social and cultural processes that render the mark legible. Using methods from history, literary studies, media studies, linguistics, and material culture studies, Round shows how Indigenous graphic practices embodied Native epistemologies while fostering linguistic innovation.
Round’s broad theory of graphogenesis—creating meaningful inscription—leads to new insights for both the past and present of Indigenous expression in a range of forms. Readers will find powerful new insights into Indigenous languages and linguistic practices, with important implications not just for scholars but for those working to support ongoing Native American self-determination.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Inscribing Sovereignties?
History and Archaeology > History > History: specific events and topics > Social and cultural history
Where can I read a sample of Inscribing Sovereignties?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469680682
How long is Inscribing Sovereignties and how many pages does it have?
Inscribing Sovereignties has 290 page(s)
Is Inscribing Sovereignties part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Critical Indigeneities
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Inscribing Sovereignties?
Phillip H. Round
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Inscribing Sovereignties is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469680682) and paperback(ISBN 9781469680699) and ebook(ISBN 9781469680729) and ebook(ISBN 9781469680736) and ebook(ISBN 9781469680705) and pdf(ISBN 9781469680712)
Where can I buy Inscribing Sovereignties online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy Inscribing Sovereignties from below
Where can I buy Inscribing Sovereignties?