Combining clear, informative text with a wealth of maps and illustrations, this unique resource on Native Americans offers comprehensive coverage in a single volume. History, culture, languages, and lifeways of American Indian groups across North America are included. This long-awaited revision has an appealing new design and incorporates many political and cultural developments, such as the creation of the Canadian territory Nunavut and Indian gaming, as well archaeological discovereies and theories. Also included are new and updated maps, a glossary, updated appendixes, and an expanded bibliography.