A major ethnographic work by a distinguished anthropologist contains detailed information on the social structures, homes, foods, crafts, religious beliefs, and

"Relevant, timely, and approachable, California Indians and Their Environment is an instant classic that should be invaluable for anyone interested in Californi

A collection of reminiscences, stories, and songs that reflect the diversity of the people native to California.

Between 1846 and 1873, California’s Indian population plunged from perhaps 150,000 to 30,000. Benjamin Madley is the first historian to uncover the full exten

California is a contentious arena for the study of the Native American past. Some critics say genocide characterized the early conduct of Indian affairs in the