Under Sacred Ground
Kathleen P. Chamberlain
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Under Sacred Ground
Published
2008
Publisher
University of New Mexico Press
Pages
189
ISBN-13
9780826320421
Description
"This book is an ethnohistory of the changes wrought by oil. The economic development spurred by oil leases is a cautionary tale in the transition from a subsistence to a capitalist economy. The federal stock reduction program imposed in the 1930s and 1940s devastated the Navajo agricultural economy and altered family structure. Women had owned and cared for sheep and goat herds which were now reduced in number by hundreds of thousands. Oil did offer some wage work, but only for men who dug trenches, laid pipe, or drove trucks. Following the end of World War II as the millions of dollars generated annually from oil and gas leases became available to the impoverished Navajo Nation, inter-clan squabbles erupted over uses for the money. Navajo was set against Navajo in disputes over lifeways and identity of the Dine people. This book is also an assessment of the price the land and culture of the Navajo ultimately paid for oil. Sadly, greater involvement in Anglo society meant less reverence for the land and sacred sites of the Dine."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Under Sacred Ground?
This edition of Under Sacred Ground has approximately 189 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Under Sacred Ground?
For most readers, Under Sacred Ground typically takes between 3h 56m and 2h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 47,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 9m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 47,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Under Sacred Ground?
The estimated word count for Under Sacred Ground is approximately 47,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Under Sacred Ground?
Under Sacred Ground was written by Kathleen P. Chamberlain.
When was Under Sacred Ground published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2008. The original work may have been published on a different date.