North American Indian anthropology

This collection of essays delves into the unique blend of structural and historical approaches to American Indian anthropology, a perspective pioneered by Fred Eggan and his students at the University of Chicago. The studies cover various aspects of Native American social and cultural life, including kinship, social organization, politics, religion, law, ethnicity, and art. Utilizing Eggan's method of controlled comparison, these essays offer contemporary interpretations of diverse Indigenous groups, providing a comprehensive introduction to the dynamics of Indian social life.