essay

Adaptation and the contemporary North Carolina Cherokee Indians

indians of the southeastern united states in the late twentieth centuryTuscaloosa • Published In 1992 • Pages: 29-43, 204-205, 213-229

By: Neely, Sharlotte.

Abstract
In this study Neely describes the manner in which the Eastern Band of Cherokee in contemporary North Carolina (ca. 1970s-1980s )have adapted economically to life in the 'modern world' with as little sacrifice to their traditionalism as possible. Such changes are noted in the shift from the dependence on farming to other occupations, tourism and bingo as a major factor in the tribal economy, and dramatic inprovements in housing on the reservation.
Subjects
Genetics
Sociocultural trends
Cultural identity and pride
Income and demand
Gambling
Ethnic stratification
Tribe and nation
Public welfare
culture
Cherokee
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2006
Field Date
1971-1974
Coverage Date
1838-1990
Coverage Place
North Carolina, United States
Notes
Sharlotte Neely
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-229)
LCCN
91015048
LCSH
Cherokee Indians