essay

Navajo economic development

handbook of north american indians. southwest10 • Published In 1983 • Pages: 641-658

By: Aberle, David Friend.

Abstract
This chapter covers a broad range of topics on Navajo economic development and planning. Beginning with an historical overview, the author (an ethnologist) then moves to more detailed discussions of current problems, including energy resource development, the role of the BIA, and tribal enterprises. From a theoretical perspective, the source focuses on the reasons for economic underdevelopment, largely blaming big corporations and the BIA plus state governments, and assesses prospects for the future. The author is decidedly pro-Navajo seeing internal problems almost exclusively from the perspective of outside causes.
Subjects
Culture summary
Economic planning and development
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Richard A. Wagner ; John Beierle ; 1985
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1933-1975
Coverage Place
Navajo Reservation, southwestern United States
Notes
David F. Aberle
For bibliographical references see 197: Brugge (p. 780-839)
LCCN
77017162
LCSH
Navajo Indians