This wide-ranging survey of the environmental damage to Native American lands and peoples in North America-in recent times as well as previous decades-documents the continuing impact on the health, wellness, land, and communities of indigenous peoples. * Exposes readers to complete and current information about the severe environmental and health concerns that American Indians living on reservations experience due to environmental degradation * Encourages awareness of the issues tribal governments and Indian communities commonly face in balancing economic rewards and environmental and health consequences * Provides important historical context to support readers' understanding of the present-day situation of American Indians and reservation life “Compelling. . . . Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, professionals.” ― Choice Bruce E. Johansen is Frederick W. Kayser Professor of Communication and Native American Studies, University of Nebraska. He is the author of dozens of books, including The Dirty Dozen: Toxic Chemicals and the Earth's Future , The Global Warming Desk Reference , and The Native Peoples of North America . He is series editor of Praeger's Native America: Yesterday and Today .