Beyond germs : native depopulation in North America /

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Imprint:Tucson : The University of Arizona Press, 2015.
Description:ix, 275 pages ; 24 cm.
Language:English
Series:Amerind studies in anthropology
Amerind studies in anthropology.
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/10377831
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Other authors / contributors:Cameron, Catherine M., editor.
Kelton, Paul, editor.
Swedlund, Alan C., editor.
ISBN:9780816500246
081650024X
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:"Beyond Germs challenges the hypothesis that the massive depopulation of the New World was primarily caused by diseases brought by Europeans, which scholars used for decades to explain the decimation of the indigenous peoples of North America. Contributors argue that blaming germs downplays the active role of Europeans in inciting wars, destroying livelihoods, and erasing identities"--Provided by publisher.