Thomas King's The Inconvenient Indian is a witty, devastating examination of how North America has treated Indigenous peoples from colonization to the present. Through humor and sharp analysis, King dismantles myths, exposes ongoing injustices, and shows how "the Indian problem" has always been about settlers, not Indigenous people.

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Because it’s a thoughtful, incisive work that continues to spark meaningful conversations about storytelling, identity, and cultural responsibility. Thomas King was long described as Cherokee, but he recently clarified that he does not have Indigenous ancestry. Rather than remove the book, we believe in reading with context. This title raises important questions about authorship and representation, and how stories shape both our understanding of history and the ongoing work of decolonization: while making clear that contextual engagement is not an endorsement of false claims to Indigenous identity.

DETAILS: • Author: Thomas King • Publisher: University of Minnesota Press • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: January 2, 2018 • ISBN: 9781517904463 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days