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A homeland for the Cree : regional development in James Bay, 1971-1981 /

Compares Cree society in 1971 with that society a decade later. Analyzes the nature of the changes that took place as a result of the James Bay hydroelectric project and resultant impact on the Cree Indians of the area. Shows why the experience of the Cree with economic development has been positive...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Salisbury, Richard Frank, 1926-1989
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Kingston : McGill-Queen's University Press, ©1986.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Compares Cree society in 1971 with that society a decade later. Analyzes the nature of the changes that took place as a result of the James Bay hydroelectric project and resultant impact on the Cree Indians of the area. Shows why the experience of the Cree with economic development has been positive. Provides a detailed portrait of a contemporary native society and suggests valuable guidelines for any agency working to negotiate an accord between native peoples and government.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xiv, 172 pages) : maps
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-168) and index.
ISBN:9780773584372
0773584374