White man's water
Subtitle: the politics of sobriety in a native American community
By: Erica Prussing
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Tucson
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9780816529438
Subjects: Social conditions; Counseling of; Alcohol use; Rehabilitation; Cheyenne Indians
Description: "Erica Prussing provides the first in-depth assessment of the politics of native sobriety by focusing on the Northern Cheyenne community in southeastern Montana, where for many decades the federally funded health care system has relied on the Twelve Step program of Alcholics Anonymous. White Man's Water provides a thoughtful and careful analysis of Cheyenne views of sobriety and the politics that surround the selective appeal of Twelve Steps approaches despite wide-ranging local critiques. Narratives from participants in these programs debunk long-standing stereotypes about "indian drinking" and offer insight into the diversity of experiences with alcohol that actually occur among Native North Americans." - WorldCat.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.